Light Rail Track Trespassing Raises Safety Concerns In Hong Kong

Hong Kong, September 2026 — A woman has faced widespread criticism after photographs showed her entering Light Rail tracks at Siu Hong Station in Tuen Mun to pose for social media images. The incident has highlighted the safety and legal risks associated with unauthorised access to railway operational areas.

Photographs circulating on Facebook showed the woman standing on the tracks while a friend took pictures. A train was positioned on an adjacent platform only metres away. Although the location was reportedly a backup platform not normally used for scheduled passenger services, railway track areas remain restricted spaces.

Under Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway (North-west Railway) Bylaw, entering or remaining on Light Rail tracks without authorisation can result in a maximum fine of HK$5,000. Similar restrictions apply to other designated areas of railway premises where access requires special permission.

The incident comes as several Light Rail stops in Tuen Mun, Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai have gained popularity as photography locations, partly following increased public interest associated with the local romantic drama Beyond the Dream. The growing popularity of railway locations for photography presents operators with an additional challenge in maintaining safe boundaries between public spaces and railway infrastructure.

The episode underscores the importance of public awareness around railway safety, particularly where photography and social-media activity bring members of the public close to operational infrastructure. Clear restrictions and enforcement remain essential to preventing unsafe behaviour and protecting both passengers and railway personnel.

Source: The Standard