【明報專訊】HONG KONG'S rail network has been playing a leading role in our transport system. The Railway Development Strategy 2014 (the New Strategy) is set to further strengthen its dominance. What should be done to prevent other transport facilities from being pushed further out of the way? The comprehensive transport framework in place today was formulated seventeen years ago. Since then the rail network has changed the aspect of Hong Kong's transport system, forcing other public transport facilities (such as buses, minibuses and taxies) to play second fiddle to it. However, problems have arisen as the strategy has not been adjusted in the light of changes that have taken place. The government should conduct the fourth comprehensive transport study as soon as possible. It should put forward a new transport framework so that society's needs which changes may bring about can be met.