{"id":52128,"date":"2022-08-25T05:41:28","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T21:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hongkongliving.com\/?p=52128"},"modified":"2022-08-25T05:41:28","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T21:41:28","slug":"the-peak-tram-reopens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hongkongliving.com\/the-peak-tram-reopens\/","title":{"rendered":"The Peak Tram is Back"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Peak Tram reopens this Saturday after significant renovation works that took over a year to complete and cost HK$799 million. The sixth generation Peak Tram returns with a refreshed look, enhanced facilities and greater passenger capacity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The brand new Swiss-manufactured tramcars are painted a bespoke \u201cPeak Tram Green\u201d, a nod to the tram\u2019s heritage and third and fourth-generation tramcars. The increased capacity allows for 210 passengers, while enhanced safety features, more expansive windows, ceiling sky lighting, and wheelchair and baby-safe spaces provide a more comfortable ride.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the track, control signalling systems, ropes and track rails have been replaced, and the Central terminus has been extended to provide covered, temperature-controlled queueing and waiting areas for up to 1,300 people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The renovation aims to reduce passenger waiting times by over 70%, but this comes at a cost, with standard ticket prices increasing to $88 for an adult return.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the opening period, Hong Kong residents can enjoy promotional rates, such as the \u201cThank You HK Pass\u201d, which offers adult returns for $66 and child returns for $33 before October 30.&nbsp; For more ticketing and promotional information visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ticketing.thepeak.com.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ticketing.thepeak.com.hk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hongkongliving.com\/date-night-the-peak\/\">Date night at The Peak<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Peak Tram reopens this Saturday after significant renovation works that took over a year to complete and cost HK$799 million. 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