The railway operator states that the time required for on-site check-in service at Hong Kong and Kowloon stations has been extended to 120 minutes prior to flight departure.
The MTR Corporation in Hong Kong has increased the duration for its city check-in service to 120 minutes, up from 90 minutes, following a signal system failure that caused disruptions on the Airport Express and Tung Chung lines.
The railway company announced at 7:10 PM on Sunday that a signaling issue near a facility in Siu Ho Wan on Lantau Island caused disruptions to MTR train services on both routes, leading to travel delays of approximately eight to 10 minutes.
Engineers were attempting to address the problem, it mentioned. By approximately 8 p.m., the company stated that the issue had been resolved and that services were being restored progressively.
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The company stated that passengers utilizing in-town check-in facilities at Hong Kong and Kowloon stations are now required to check in 120 minutes prior to their flight’s departure, rather than the standard 90 minutes, because of the travel disruption.
Travelers bound for Hong Kong International Airport were urged to allocate additional time for their journey, it mentioned.
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