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The Mass Transit Railway Corporation operates Hong Kong's railway system. It is also a major property developer and landlord in the city and is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
Passengers have no excuse to be unaware of 28-hour shutdown of four Hong Kong railway stations for cable work in late July.
Scrutinising policies and questioning funding requests can help a Legislative Council full of ‘patriots’ shed the rubber stamp impression and act more as a check and balance on government.
The MTR fined nearly 4,300 people for misusing the fare scheme in the nine months through February, while the Transport Department inspected buses and ferries across 650 routes.
Why is it that drivers of German car marques treat the UK speed limit as a minimum, not maximum requirement? And don’t get me started on potholes. Oh for Hong Kong, where most people don’t need a car.
Hong Kong’s sole railway operator returns to profit in recurrent business and is now in position to restore high standards behind its enviable global reputation.
- Check-in back in action at Hong Kong station of Airport Express, with MTR Corp saying emergency repairs conducted on telecommunication network
- Passengers were earlier advised to head to Hong Kong International Airport earlier than they may have planned for baggage check-in
Driver was travelling along Castle Peak Road when a board measuring 50cm by 20cm fell off vehicle where the train derailment occurred, police say.
Official says the plan is to build a control point in Luohu, with co-location arrangements adopted.
July 28 will bring a partial closure and extended travel times on the MTR Corp’s Kwun Tong line as essential upgrades take place.
Chief Superintendent Pierre Wong of the force’s operations wing says the reshuffle will boost law enforcement efficiency.
MTR Corporation says service suspension will span Prince Edward, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei and Ho Man Tin stations, with works limited to 28 hours.
Dozens of enthusiasts queue to get their hands on ‘Yellow Head’ model train at event celebrating MTR Corporation’s 45th anniversary.
MTR Corporation says disruption occurred as engineering staff failed to adjust signalling system component after replacing it in the morning.
Six-second clip shows man jumping between platforms at Fo Tan MTR station, with more than 110,000 views on Instagram.
Readers discuss criticism of the rail operator, and concerns over a former leader’s expenditure.
‘Station Rail Voyage’ exhibition will open to public at Hung Hom station on April 27 in celebration of company’s 45th anniversary.
Tang Siu-hung, 42, is ninth person associated with white-clad mob to be punished after pleading guilty to rioting and wounding with intent.
The launch of Blue Coast marks the biggest residential offering since the city government removed property curbs and relaxed its mortgage policies in February.
Judge Clement Lee says defendant claimed to be acting in self-defence when in fact he teamed up with others to fight white-clad mob.
‘There are practical difficulties because many other works also require the precious time of overnight maintenance hours,’ rail firm’s Tony Lee tells lawmakers.
MTR Corporation says engineering staff temporarily repaired cracks that were spotted near Tsim Sha Tsui station on Thursday morning.
Lawmaker Michael Tien says company’s non-property development profits should be added to mechanism used to control price rises.
Gary Ng, senior economist at Natixis Corporate and Investment Bank, says the popularity of the new card may stimulate more cross-border spending.
It is the second increase since authorities imposed a new formula that takes into account affordability for the public.
Post finds new ‘Octopus - China T-Union Card’, which allows for public transport use in 336 mainland cities, has been selling fast at MTR stations and convenience stores.
Authorities also lower estimated reimbursement to transport operators in scheme to HK$4.05 billion for 2023-24 from HK$6.7 billion.
Ex-Yuen Long District Council chairman tells riot trial of fellow district councillor that he alerted police to potential trouble at Yuen Long MTR in 2019 two days before violence erupted.
Hong Kong developer Wheelock Properties has priced a first batch of 130 units at its Seasons Place residential project in Tseung Kwan O at a five-year low for the district.
Government proposing to build 3.5km elevated smart mass transit system in Kai Tak, with five stations, document submitted to district council says.
Expanding rail and franchised bus networks, new roads and bridges, and changes in tolls have caused a big shift in how Hongkongers navigate the city.
