Buchveröffentlichungen
Simms, Wilfrid F.: The railways and tramways of Hong Kong, Rustington: W. F. Simms . 1998 – 64 pages : illustrations, maps 21 cm , ISBN 978-0-9528881-5-4.
Waller, Peter: Hong Kong tramways. A History in Pictures, Brighton: Unique Books . 2018 – 96 S. . zahlr. Abb. ; 21 x 20 cm , ISBN 978-0-9957493-2-0
For more than a century, trams have plied their trade along the northern coast of Hong Kong Island. During that time, they have witnessed the transformation of the local economy from a colonial backwater to the massive financial centre that is the modern city. The post-war years saw the radical redevelopment of much of the city, while the reclamation of land along the seafront saw the tramway, which once skirted the shore, pushed further and further inland. Today, the trams still provide a vital public service, carrying vast numbers of passengers daily to and from their work or shops, and Hong Kong is one of the few places in the world where it is still possible to ride on the top deck of a double-deck tram. This album explores the history of the tramways of Hong Kong Island through the 20th century. Drawing upon a fascinating selection of photographs, most of which have never been published before, it traces the evolution of the streetscape over that period – giving readers a vivid reminder of how much Hong Kong has changed. eter Waller has been involved in transport publishing and writing for more than 30 years. He is the author of a number of books on transport and, prior to going freelance, was Publisher (Books) at Ian Allan Publishing in London. He is a director and secretary of the Online Transport Archive.
———: Tramways of Hong Kong. A history in pictures, Hong Kong: Blacksmith Books . 2019 – 96 pages; 100+ colour and black&white pictures, one map , ISBN 978-988-77928-5-7 – This books pays tribute to the trams on Hong Kong island from their earliest days, illustrating the signifcant changes of the ensuing 100+ years – including the Peak Tramway. (LRTA).
Tse Yiu-hon, Joseph et al.: Hong Kong tramways. A history of Hongkong Tramways Limited and predecessor companies, Peterborough: Light Rail Transit Association . 2017 – 216 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white, and colour) ; 30 cm , ISBN 978-0-948106-48-4 – A history of the tramways in Hong Kong fully illustrated with pictures, maps and scale drawings, co authored by Joseph Tse Yiu-hon and John Prentice based on an original work by the late R L P Atkinson and Alan K Williams.
Yeung, Rikkie: Moving Millions. The Commercial Success and Political Controversies of Hong Kong’s Railway. The Success and Controversies of Hong Kong Railways, Hong Kong: PR Hong Kong Univ. Press . 2008 – 315 p. , ISBN 978-962-209-882-4
With the „merger“ of the MTRC and the KCRC in 2007, the history of Hong Kong’s railways turned a new page. The two government-owned corporations were exceptionally profitable. Yet, this commercially successful railway model was not without social costs and political controversies. Moving Millions critically examines the governance history of the MTRC and the KCRC over the past three decades, and sheds light on the challenges to Hong Kong’s railway after the „merger“. The author discusses complex relationships between railway management, government policy and politics. Critical issues are analysed, including corporate governance; railway-property development; funding and managing new projects; mismanagement and controversies; public accountability; and passenger interest in fares, choice and convenience. The book compares how differently the MTRC and the KCRC dealt with the government, civil society, the market, and with each other to achieve commercial objectives and tackle public interests issues in a post-industrial society, where public expectations are rising despite constraints in democracy.
Aufsätze
- NIEHUES, Urban: Hongkong … Essen: 3x umsteigen? Der Bericht einer nicht unbedingt alltäglichen Reise. D&R (1988) Nr. 6-8, S. 6-13
- Piccinelli, Carlo: Gli storici tram di Hong Kong. MFV XVII (2002) Nr. 193 (Ottobre), S. 30-41
- Riedel, Hans-Ulrich: Weiterer Schnellbahn-Ausbau in Hongkong. StVk 56 (2011) Nr. 11, S. 28-34 [m. Karte]
- Zimmermann, Reiner: Hongkong – Mit der MTR nach Tseung Kwan O. StVk 48 (2003) Nr. 2, S. 27-29 [m. Karte]