9.5.4 Arrangement of train for riot policeĭuring the 1960s, the government of Hong Kong saw a need to accommodate increasing road traffic as Hong Kong's economy grew rapidly.

9.5 Involvement in 2019–20 Hong Kong protests.3.3 Station facilities, amenities and services.For MTRCL’s network worldwide, see MTR Corporation. MTRCL operates railway services in London in the United Kingdom, Stockholm in Sweden, and Melbourne in Australia, and is involved in the construction and operation of a railway project in Sydney, Australia. MTRCL also constructs and operates the Macao Light Rapid Transit. The MTRCL is involved in the construction and operation of railway projects in three Mainland China cities, namely Beijing, Shenzhen and Hangzhou. The MTR has served as a model for some newly built systems, particularly in China. There are continual debates regarding how and where to expand the MTR network. The MTR was immediately popular with residents of Hong Kong as a result, subsequent lines have been built to cover more territory. Construction started soon after the release of the study, and the first line opened in 1979. The integration of the Octopus smart card fare-payment technology into the MTR system in September 1997 has further enhanced the ease of commuting on the MTR.Ĭonstruction of the MTR was prompted by a study, released in 1967, commissioned by the Government of British Hong Kong to find solutions to the increasing road congestion problem caused by the territory's fast-growing economy. As of 2018, the MTR has a 49.3 per cent share of the franchised public transport market, making it the most popular transport option in Hong Kong. It consistently achieves a 99.9 per cent on-time rate on its train journeys. Under the government's rail-led transport policy, the MTR system is a common mode of public transport in Hong Kong, with over five million trips made in an average weekday. The system included 240.6 km (149.5 mi) of rail as of 2022 with 167 stations, including 98 heavy rail stations, 68 light rail stops and one high-speed rail terminus.

Operated by the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL), it consists of heavy rail, light rail, and feeder bus service centred on a 10-line rapid transit network serving the urbanised areas of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. The Mass Transit Railway ( MTR) is a major public transport network serving Hong Kong. 1,432 mm ( 4 ft 8 + 3⁄ 8 in) almost-standard gauge (all other lines).1,435 mm ( 4 ft 8 + 1⁄ 2 in) standard gauge (East Rail line, Tuen Ma line, South Island line, Light Rail and line extensions after 2014).Compared to the above-ground scheme option, running underground could provide more flexibility for future communities in developing above-ground land along the alignment while posing comparatively less and short-run impacts on the nearby ecology. It will also unleash the development potential of the land along its alignment, fostering the long-term development of Hong Kong.įollowing preliminary assessment and consideration of various factors while actively responding to the opinions of different stakeholders, we are currently carrying out further technical studies and design works based on the sustainable underground railway alignment scheme option. The proposed Northern Link will form a railway loop in the Northern New Territories, enhancing the transport connectivity between the east and west of the New Territories. The Northern Link Target to commence construction in 2025 for completion in 2034Ĭonnecting the East Rail Line and the Tuen Ma Line, the proposed Northern Link will be built between Kwu Tung and Kam Sheung Road stations, with three intermediate stations at San Tin, Ngau Tam Mei and Au Tau.

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