Services on Hong Kong’s MTR Island line resumed after an obstruction on the tracks near Wan Chai station caused nearly an hour’s delay during Wednesday morning peak hours.
The rail operator said at 6.39am that an object was detected on the tracks, prompting the immediate suspension of train services between Sheung Wan and Quarry Bay stations.
All gates at seven stations along the route, including those in the business districts of Causeway Bay and Wan Chai, were closed, with signs reading: “This station is temporarily closed because of an incident.”
Many passengers were seen switching to buses or trams as alternatives.
Trains ran at 10-minute intervals between Kennedy Town and Sheung Wan, and between Quarry Bay and Chai Wan.
At around 7.30am, the MTR Corporation said train services were gradually resuming after “an object obstructing the track near Wan Chai station” had been removed.
