On Wednesday morning, Hong Kong’s MTR Island line faced a one-hour partial closure due to maintenance tools left on the tracks. The disruption happened near Wan Chai station at the busy rush hour. Police received reports from MTR staff about the service disruption at 6:12 am. By 6:39 am, the rail operator confirmed they found an object on the tracks. This led to closing all gates at seven stations between Sheung Wan and Quarry Bay, including busy areas like Causeway Bay and Wan Chai. Commuters scrambled to find alternatives, switching to buses and trams. A source revealed, “Following a preliminary investigation, it is believed that an MTR maintenance vehicle left behind a maintenance-related object after completing track work.” Transport and Logistics Secretary Mable Chan has demanded the MTR operator disclose full details immediately. She also requested a report within one month. The South China Morning Post reports that the incident likely arose from engineering items left by maintenance vehicles after track repairs. Train services resumed hours after the incident, but the disruption caused notable inconvenience during the morning commute.