For Immediate Release

Millennium New Tram · New Look · New Feeling

HONG KONG, October 24, 2000 Hong Kong Tramways Limited announces the launch of Millennium New Tram at its Millennium New Tram Launch Ceremony.

Honorable officiating guests at this Ceremony include: -
Mrs. Miriam, Lau Kin-Yee, JP, Legislative Councillor;
Mr. Roger, Lai Sze-Hoi, Deputy Director/Regulatory Services, Electrical & Mechanical Services Department;
Miss Cindy Law, Principal Transport Officer/Bus Development, Transport Department;
Mr. Quinn Law, Director, Hongkong Tramways Limited &
Mr. T. K. Wong, General Manager, Hongkong Tramways Limited.

Hongkong Tramways came into service in 1904, providing transportation on Hong Kong Island. Now with the launch of its Millennium New Tram, the Company has reached a new milestone in its illustrious history. Millennium New Tram is expected to draw a great deal of attention from the general public, as stated in its slogan "Millennium New Tram · New Look · New Feel". According to Mr. T. K. Wong, General Manager of Hongkong Tramways Limited, "Judging from both its design and performance, it is true to say that this new tramcar stands out as being unique". Major characteristics of Millennium New Tram are (please refer to appendix for details): -

1. Aluminium Alloy Bodywork
   • Aluminium alloy construction provides both strength and durability in a more rigid structure.
2. Streamlined Design
   • Millennium New Tram has a sophisticated streamlined design, conforming to present trends in contemporary design.
3. Improved On-Road Performance
   • Millennium New Tram performs greater improvements.
4. Spacious and Comfortable Compartment
   • Millennium New Tram provides passengers a spacious and comfortable compartment, including interior seat design and arrangement, staircase design and etc.

To further solicit opinions from the public, Mr. T. K. Wong, General Manager of Hongkong Tramways, invites passengers to enjoy free rides on Millennium New Tram between October 25 and 27. Interviews will be conducted on the new tram.

Mr. T. K. Wong also emphasizes the Company's dedication to service, by saying "We will continue to strive for improvements. Currently, we are planning to install air-conditioning system on trams and join Octopus service. At the same time, we will actively take part and support various traffic development projects, such as the plan of Des Voeus Road Pedestrianisation, proposed by Hong Kong Institute of Planners, aiming for a better and lovely environment. It is still necessary, for the Government to initiate those policies, and actively support them, however."

For inquiries, please contact:
Hongkong Tramways Limited
Tel: (852) 2118 6338
Fax: (852) 2118 6038