Five years after the Pandora Papers, transparency laws lose their teeth 
How Hungary’s richest man funneled millions into Orbán’s propaganda machine 
How Real Is the US Withdrawal from the Middle East? 
Hong Kong railway experts have called for tougher penalties and stronger public education to prevent the misuse of emergency exits on trains following a recent incident on the MTR East Rail line that caused more than two hours of disruption during evening rush hour.
The experts also cast doubt on a lawmaker’s proposal to make emergency doors less accessible, saying the move could compromise passenger safety.
A preliminary investigation found that a passenger had opened the emergency exit ramp in the rear driver’s cabin of a northbound train that was travelling from Kowloon Tong to Tai Wai station.
Advertisement
The man, 35, was later found inside the tunnel near a Kowloon Tong station exit, having suffered an electric shock.
As of Saturday afternoon, he remained in critical condition at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin.
Advertisement
Legislative Council transport panel member Michael Lee Chun-keung of the Liberal Party suggested installing a protective cover – similar to those used on fire alarm call points – over emergency exit handles.
Don't Miss:
-
Two Years On, the Sinaloa Cartel War Changes Shape | The InSight Take
-
US wraps up military mission in Iraq, giving Baghdad room to strengthen China ties
-
As China and the EU begin crunch trade talks, optimism is in short supply
-
Data centre opposition is growing in Australia. Is there a middle ground?
-
Helper arrested for allegedly slapping 5-year-old boy after he refuses to eat