OBSERVATION: Hong Kong’s historic trams continue to ply the north coast of Hong Kong island and provide an affordable and scenic public transportation option, while Kowloon has fewer options.
SOLUTION: Could a new tram system be created in Kowloon linking Tsim Sha Tsui with districts further to the north?
Hong Kong Island’s beloved and iconic trams have been in operation since 1904 and are currently operated by Hong Kong Tramways Limited. Could a new tram network be created to provide an affordable high-density transport option through some of Kowloon’s most populous neighborhoods and reduce vehicular traffic?
Pending a feasibility study, such a tram line might mirror the alignment of the MTR line beneath Nathan Road and Cheung Sha Wan Road. A southern terminus of a new tram line might be provided at the Star Ferry in Tsim Sha Tsui, with services extending to Jordan, Yau Ma Tei, Mongkok, Prince Edward, Sham Shui Po, Cheung Sha Wan, and Lai Chi Kok, with a terminus / depot in Mei Foo.