PR079/10 23 August 2010

Shatin to Central Link roving exhibitions and new website launched

A series of roving exhibitions are being held at various MTR stations and major landmarks across multiple districts to gauge public views on the Shatin to Central Link (SCL).

At the same time, a brand new SCL website (www.-shatincentrallink.hk) is launched to provide more user-friendly information on the SCL.

“We understand that the travelling public would like to know more about the Shatin to Central Link during its planning stage,” said Mr Henry Lam, General Manager - Shatin to Central Link. “With the exhibitions and our new website, we wish to share more information with the public and to listen to their views. This will allow MTR to build this new railway to meet the needs of the community.”

The 17-km SCL will provide an integrated rail network for the New Territories, East Kowloon and Island. Not only will it bring convenience to commuters, the new rail link will also provide much-needed relief to traffic congestion in the areas not yet served by railway.

Upcoming Roving Exhibitions

Date Venue August 2010 19 – 24 1/F, Immigration Tower, Wan Chai 20 – 23 MTR 23 – 27 MTR Jordan Station 24 – 27 MTR 26 – 30 MTR Station 28 – 31 MTR September 2010 2 – 5 Tsz Wan Shan Shopping Centre 2 – 5 tmtplaza 6 – 10 MTR 8 – 12 Telford Plaza Phase II 9 – 12 City Landmark I 13 – 16 MTR Central Station 16 – 19 Hin Keng Shopping Centre 17 – 20 Wonderful Worlds of Whampoa 22 – 25 Maritime Square 23 – 26 Shatin Plaza 27 – 30 MTR Quarry Bay Station 27 – 30 MTR

* The timetable is subject to change. Please visit www.mtr-shatincentrallink.hk for updated details.

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Photo Caption:

1. Roving Exhibitions on the Shatin to Central Link are being held at MTR stations and shopping malls across multiple districts in Hong Kong from August to September to gauge public views on the new rail link.

2. A brand new website (www.mtr-shatincentrallink.hk) is launched to provide more user-friendly information on the Shatin to Central Link.