The blue Island Line was partially suspended this morning following what was rumoured to be a collision between Central and Sheung Wan station. This led to further chaos at East Rail interchange station and service disruptions as the system coped with over-crowding.
0833 Part closure on Island Line due to train collision at Sheung Wan
— MTR Service Update (@mtrupdate) October 3, 2012
The Twitter feed later reported that a piece of metal hit a train in the tunnel, smashing the driver’s window.
The unofficial source blamed under-staffing and labour outsourcing.
There were no injuries. Information boards were erected in stations and replacement bus services were put into operation…

Photo via SCMP
MTR announcements claim there “was an obstruction on a section of the track near Sheung Wan MTR station. ”
Some perspective from fellow blogger Miss Fong…
The #MTR on a bad day is still light years from normal public transportation elsewhere in the world. #quitwhining
— Miss Fong (@missfonginhk) October 3, 2012
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