(01 September 2022, 11:08 +07)
Dating back to 1888, Asia’s oldest funicular railway, the Peak Tram
in Hong Kong, has resumed service following an almost HK$800m
upgrade. The Peak Tram, a popular tourist attraction as
well as an important mode of transport for locals, suspended
service at the end of June 2021 so that the service could be
upgraded.
Now the Peak Tram is once again carrying
passengers to and from the Peak, with a redesigned tramcar,
terminus ushers and upgraded facilities.
The new Peak Tram dons the classic “Peak Tram
Green”, a nod to its heritage and earlier generations of
tramcars in the 20th century.
Asia's oldest funicular railway, the Peak Tram in Hong Kong
It provides a 75% increase in
capacity, carrying 210 passengers, and its larger windows offer an
unobstructed, panoramic vista of the world-famous skyline of Hong
Kong.
In addition to the modern design of the tramcar,
the tram termini have been refurbished and now offer a more engaging experience to passengers with five zones.
As they enter the Central Terminus, visitors are welcomed by the
Eye of Infinity, a 10-metre-tall sculpture featuring a constantly
evolving light display that embodies Hong Kong’s spirit of
ascension.
Go Wild At The Peak showcases the diverse
wildlife found at the Peak with a wrap-around, full-immersion
video experience.
The centennial history of the Peak Tram since
1888 comes alive in dynamic experiences at The Beating Heart, An
Icon is Born, and Once Upon a Tram.
A return adult ticket now costs HK$88, almost 70%
higher than in June 2021 before the upgrade began.
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