(December 2002, RPE)

Railway development

I welcomed the government's decision in proceeding with the Kowloon Southern Link (KSL). In late September, the government invited the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation to proceed with the detailed planning and design of the KSL. It extends the West Rail from Nan Cheong Station to Hung Hom via West Kowloon and Tsim Sha Tsui. The project is expected to create about 3,000 job opportunities at peak times during construction in the next few years. Meanwhile, more jobs are going to hit the market with the commencement of the construction of Lok Ma Chau Spur Line.

Lately, the debate on the merger of the MTR Corporation and the KCRC is heating up again. What is your view on the issue? Please send me your opinions either by fax to 2570 5838 or by e-mail to rctho@capitalchina.com.