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Hong Kong's MTR Tsuen Wan Line introduced a new signalling system, experiencing minor train misalignment issues on its first day but operating smoothly overall, according to MTR.

Tsuen Wan Line's New Signalling System Sees Minor Glitches on Launch Day

The MTR's Tsuen Wan Line in Hong Kong launched its new signalling system on Sunday, experiencing a few initial issues. Some trains were found to be misaligned with the platform screen doors on the first day of implementation. However, despite these teething problems, the launch was largely in line with expectations, according to the MTR Corporation.

MTR Deploys 200 Staff, Reports 'Smooth' Overall Operation

The MTR Corporation stated that overall operations had been "smooth" following the departure of the first train at 6 am, despite these "isolated" glitches. Approximately 200 staff members were deployed to ensure the Tsuen Wan Line ran normally. The corporation emphasized that such minor issues are expected during the initial phase of a new system's rollout.

*Source: SCMP (2026-03-15)*

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