The MTR said on Sunday afternoon that train services will begin a phased resumption, following the downgrade of Typhoon Wipha to a No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal.

The railway operator said that full restoration will take time, particularly for open sections, as crews need to clear debris from tracks under safe circumstances.

Services on exposed and open-air sections are suspended once the No. 9 Signal is issued.

The company said certain lines with extensive open sections – such as the East Rail Line, Tuen Ma Line, Tung Chung Line and Airport Express – will take longer for safety checks and preparation, estimated at two to three hours.

It said that MTR bus services will remain suspended.