Focus on Hong Kong Investment Immigration and Life in Hong Kong: On the morning of November 30, the Hong Kong subway conducted the last emergency drill of this year, testing emergency evacuation procedures. The MTR Corporation stated that approximately 1700 employees and volunteers participated, making it the largest exercise of its kind to date.
The MTR also noted that the drill simulated a short circuit in a capacitor of an air conditioning unit inside a train's equipment cabinet, causing a fire. Subsequently, the train, which lost power but was able to coast, stopped at Mong Kok Station after departing from Prince Edward Station. Around 1000 passengers on board and 700 passengers waiting on the upper and lower platforms needed to be evacuated to ground level.
The MTR emphasized that safety has always been their top priority, and ensuring the safety of all passengers is their responsibility. Therefore, the MTR regularly conducts emergency drills to test readiness and response procedures for emergencies. They stated that this simulated exercise is crucial for confirming the ability to evacuate a large number of passengers from the platform in the shortest time possible, helping the company to fully prepare for rapid and effective responses in emergency situations.
