Yip KM, Li SY, Shoikot NUS, and Anwel MSS, Monitoring Tree Intrusion Along Railway Networks Using LiDAR Technology, HKIE Transactions, Vol. 32, No. 4 (Award Issue), Article THIE-2025-0019.R1, 2026, https://doi.org/10.33430/V32N4THIE-2025-0019
MTR Corporation has a well-established tree management regime for the monitoring of tree intrusion along its railway networks to ensure operational safety and efficiency. Trees near tracks pose a risk which can cause service disruptions and potential accidents, especially in open sections with road traffic interfaces. Effective monitoring helps ensure smooth operations. This paper discusses MTR’s strategy in tree management by employing groundbreaking technology in the Light Rail network.
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