Hong Kong Proposes Smart Transit System Extension

Gauteng's Integrated Transport Master Plan (ITMP25) has been reviewed in a recent workshop attended by approximately 200 stakeholders, aiming to create a sustainable transport system that prioritizes public transport and meets the needs of diverse communities. The ITMP25 is designed to foster efficiency and responsiveness in the provincial transport infrastructure. Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, the government has proposed a smart and green mass transit system for the South Island Line (West), abandoning the previous heavy rail plan due to cost and feasibility issues. This 7.5-kilometer extension will connect Wong Chuk Hang Station to HKU Station and is expected to serve around 130,000 residents while significantly reducing travel times. Detailed planning is set to begin next year, with construction anticipated to start in 2027, following extensive studies over the past decade. Both initiatives reflect a commitment to modernizing transport systems to better serve their communities.