TD urges public and visitors to plan cross-boundary trips early during Mainland's Mid-Autumn Festival holiday

The Transport Department (TD) today (September 22) said that the passenger and vehicle traffic at land-based boundary control points (BCPs) will significantly increase during the Mainland's Mid-Autumn Festival holiday (September 25 to 27), especially amid the expected inbound peak on Sunday (September 27) afternoon and evening, when waiting times for public transport (PT) services will be longer. Cross-boundary travellers are urged to plan their trips early and properly, allow sufficient travelling time and avoid travelling during peak hours as far as possible. They should heed the latest information broadcasts at major stations and BCPs. Enhancing services for travel convenience The TD has been steering local and cross-boundary public transport operators (PTOs) to strengthen their services during the Mainland's Mid-Autumn Festival holiday for the convenience of residents and visitors, including: The MTR Corporation Limited will enhance the train services of the East Rail Line between Admiralty and Lo Wu/Lok Ma Chau Stations at different times from September 25 to 27 based on passenger demand; For the Hong Kong Section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link, long-hau