At least 15 high-speed cross-border train services were delayed after a signalling fault prompted a 45-minute disruption of northbound services in Hong Kong on Sunday morning.The Transport Department said at around 8.30am that the MTR Corporation had notified authorities that high-speed rail services would be delayed due to a “signal fault”.At around 9.15am, the department said the MTR had resolved the signal issues, and high-speed rail services were gradually resuming normally.It said passengers could check the official 12306 train service app and the relevant MTR website for details.According to 12306, at least 15 northbound trains were delayed, including those to Futian, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Fuzhou, Zhangjiajie, Xian, Tianjin and Chengdu.Some passengers took to Chinese social media platform RedNote to voice their frustration over the disruption.
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SUN · 2026-09-06 · 02:35 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0906-109622
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Signalling fault disrupts Hong Kong high-speed rail service, delaying 15 trains
A signalling fault caused a 45-minute disruption to northbound high-speed rail services in Hong Kong on Sunday morning. The MTR Corporation notified authorities of the issue around 8:30 am, leading to delays for at least 15 cross-border trains.
Edith Lin,Eric JiangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-06 · 02:35 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A signalling fault caused a 45-minute disruption to northbound high-speed rail services in Hong Kong on Sunday morning. The MTR Corporation notified authorities of the issue around 8:30 am, leading to delays for at least 15 cross-border trains. Services began to gradually resume normally after the MTR resolved the signal problems around 9:15 am. Passengers were advised to check the 12306 train service app and the MTR website for updates. The delayed trains included services to various mainland Chinese cities. Some passengers expressed frustration on social media.
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The MTR Corporation notified authorities about the signal fault.
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A signalling fault disrupted Hong Kong high-speed rail service on Sunday morning.
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Signal issues were resolved and services gradually resumed normally around 9:15 am.
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At least 15 high-speed cross-border train services were delayed.
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