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'Northern Link savings won't compromise quality'

RTHK ·

The Northern Link’s lower cost estimate will not come at the expense of construction quality or safety, according to the Commissioner for Northern Metropolis Railways Raymond Ip. The government and the MTR on Tuesday signed the full Northern Link project agreement, and the Executive Council approved…

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