HKA G&S: railway 101 - past, present and future

Overview

Hong Kong’s mass transit railway system has continued to expand and upgrade in recent years to cope with blossoming urban developments like the Northern Metropolis. It is thus crucial for young engineers curious about Hong Kong’s railway systems, to understand the holistic context of the history of railway planning. This seminar serves to provide insight, for such engineers to support the on-going development of local railway systems in their careers, and understand the significance of facilitating conservation works.

In this seminar, speakers from the local railway interest group - HKRDG will provide a recap of Hong Kong’s railway planning process throughout history. Through a follow-up discussion, participants will gain insights on stakeholder’s opinion on local railway conservation and upcoming railway development trends.

Participants will also have a chance to visit MTRCL’s latest ‘Station Rail Voyage’ Exhibition at Hung Hom Station. The exhibition features MTRCL’s collection of retired trains and train components, including the first-generation electric train "Yellow Head" of the East Rail Line, the Diesel Electric Locomotive "I.B. Trevor", as well as the Mid-life Refurbishment 12-car-train that retired in 2022 to better understand different stages of the development of MTR trains.

• Capacity: 40
• Registration deadline: 04 September 2024 (Wednesday)

To book your place, simply click the ‘book now’ button and follow the onscreen instructions.

Notes:

• Registration will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis, with priority given to ICE Graduate or Student Members.
• Only successful applicants will receive confirmation emails.
• The event will be conducted in Cantonese only.
• Attendance certificates will be provided within two weeks of the event only if attendees participate for the entire duration of the event.
• Applicants with no-show records will be given lower priority in future G&S events.
• The above is subject to change without prior notice.

Adverse weather arrangements

The event will be cancelled or rescheduled to another date in case of a black rainstorm signal or typhoon signal no. 8 or above is issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at or after 17.00. The organiser reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event in view of safety or other considerations.

Disclaimer

The Institution of Civil Engineers (Hong Kong Association) shall not under any circumstances be liable or otherwise for death or any injury or for any damage to or loss or destruction of property or otherwise, in any such case arising from any accident or mishap, and whether during or after this event, in preparation for it, traveling to or from it or otherwise.