May 21, 2021
The 133-year-old Peak Tram is one of the world’s oldest funicular railways and rises to 396 metres above sea level.
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong will bid farewell to the classic burgundy carriages of the Peak Tram next month, with the famed tourist attraction to close temporarily for the completion of a delayed facelift costing more than HK$700 million (S$120 million).
The Peak Tramways Company announced on Thursday (May 20) the fifth generation of carriages would be retired and services suspended for about six months from June 28, with new cars set to be launched later this year.
Company general manager May Tsang Ying-mei said the elderly would be able to enjoy discounted fares for the next few weeks.