the financial toll means a ticket now costs nearly 70% more than it did before the makeover, but in return, visitors will travel in more spacious tram cars that can accommodate over 200 passengers. there has also been a full overhaul of the tram s rail systems and a redesigned terminus in the central business district. however, tourist numbers in hong kong are still low, with visitors still needing to enter quarantine and undergo strict testing when they arrive. the tram s operator says it is confident that, despite the price increase, the revamped tram will continue to be a popular attraction, especially once the borders fully reopen. catherine armstrong, bbc news. a reminder of our top story. thousands of people in areas at risk of flooding in pakistan have been told to evacuate their homes. aid agencies say floods could develop into one of the country s worst
hong kong s peak tram was closed injune last year amid strict border controls aimed at eradicating covid 19. it dates back to 1888 and offers views of hong kong s skyline as it climbs to victoria peak. the tram normally attracts millions of visitors per year, but the city s closed borders saw numbers dwindle and was a key reason why the face lift ended up being $15 million over budget. covid has affected all industries in hong kong, particularly the tourism industry, and for the upgrade project itself, the biggest hurdle was the supply chain. that caused a big delay of the programme. the financial toll means a ticket now costs nearly 70% more than it did before the makeover, but in return, visitors will travel in more spacious tram cars that can accommodate over 200 passengers. there has also been a full overhaul of the tram s rail systems
in more spacious tram cars that can accommodate over 200 passengers. there has also been a full overhaul of the tram s rail systems and a redesigned terminus in the central business district. however, tourist numbers in hong kong are still low, with visitors still needing to enter quarantine and undergo strict testing when they arrive. the tram s operator says it is confident that, despite the price increase, the revamped tram will continue to be a popular attraction, especially once the borders fully reopen. catherine armstrong, bbc news. garden centres in england will be banned from selling peat compost from 202a. the move follows a public consultation and is part of efforts to fight global warming as our environment correspondent, helen briggs, explains. this dark, wet stuff is peat full of organic matter and much loved by gardeners for nourishing plants. but because of environmental
covid has affected all industries in hong kong, particularly the tourism industry, and for the upgrade project itself, the biggest hurdle was the supply chain. that caused a big delay of the programme. the financial toll means a ticket now costs nearly 70% more than it did before the makeover, but in return, visitors will travel in more spacious tram cars that can accommodate over 200 passengers. there has also been a full overhaul of the tram s rail systems and a redesigned terminus in the central business district. however, tourist numbers in hong kong are still low, with visitors still needing to enter quarantine and undergo strict testing when they arrive. the tram s operator says it is confident that, despite the price increase, the revamped tram will continue to be a popular attraction, especially once the borders fully reopen. catherine armstrong, bbc news.