DDHK.ORG - On Saturday (27/8/2022) the Peak Tram reopened, with a larger capacity tram car, as well as an updated upper and lower terminal. This was reported by RTHK.
The consequence of the renewal and additional capacity is an increase in tariffs of more than 60 percent. Round trips for adults will now cost HK$88, up HK$36 from last year. A round-trip concession ticket will cost HK$44.
May Tsang, general manager of Peak Complex, said that they had upgraded all rail systems and replaced the previous burgundy red tram carriages with green trams, referring to the previous generation tram carriages. The new sixth-generation tram car will feature wider windows and skylights and will be able to carry up to 210 passengers, or 75 percent more than the previous model.
Tsang noted that the cost of the 14-month repair project had swelled. From the original estimate of HK$680 million to almost HK$800 million.
Asked about the tariff increase, he said the company needed to take into account the increase in operational costs and business continuity. "It's very difficult to project how many there will be when we [re-open], again it will depend a lot on the border reopening schedule," Tsang said.
“During the launch we offered very attractive promotional prices and other activities. I'm sure when Hong Kong people come and see the work we've done, they'll feel it's worth the money," he said.
Among the new ones from this renovation, Central Terminus now has a waiting room that can accommodate up to 1.300 visitors. Also, there will be a tram exhibition and video screen on the wall of the terminus. [DDHKNews]
