Monkey business on Hong Kong MTR tracks slows rush-hour trains
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A monkey disrupted peak-hour train services on Hong Kong's MTR Kwun Tong line for nearly an hour on Thursday morning after straying onto tracks near Kowloon Bay station. Trains ran at reduced speeds, increasing journey times by five to eight minutes, though frequency was unaffected. Passengers were advised to allow extra travel time. Police confirmed receiving a report about the incident.
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Monkey on MTR tracks caused public curiosity
The monkey strayed onto the tracks near Kowloon Bay station.
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Police received a report about the incident.
South China Morning Post- Monkey on MTR tracks caused public curiosity
- Passengers advised to allow extra time
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Loaded language removedA monkey disrupted peak-hour train services in Hong Kong for nearly an hour on Thursday morning after straying onto the tracks near a busy MTR station. Rail operator MTR Corporation said an animal had made its way onto the tracks near Kowloon Bay station, prompting Kwun Tong line trains to run at reduced speeds.
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Police received a report about the incident.
South China Morning PostA monkey disrupted peak-hour train services in Hong Kong for nearly an hour on Thursday morning.
South China Morning PostThe monkey strayed onto the tracks near Kowloon Bay station.
South China Morning PostKwun Tong line trains ran at reduced speeds due to the monkey on the tracks.
South China Morning PostTrain frequency was unaffected, but overall journey times increased by five to eight minutes.
South China Morning PostPassengers were advised to allow extra travel time.
South China Morning Post