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Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway (MTR) |
| ----- one of the most heavily utilized mass transit systems in the world. |
MTR Network (7 lines): |
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1). Airport Express * Between AsiaWorld-Expo (Lantau Island), Kowloon and Hong Kong Island |
| 2). Tsuen Wan Line * Between Tsuen Wan (New Territories), Kowloon and Central, Hong Kong Island |
| 3). Island Line * Between Sheung Wan and Chai Wan (Northern Part of Hong Kong Island) |
| 4). Kwun Tong Line * Between Yau Ma Tei (Kowloon) and Tiu Keng Leng (Sai Kung) |
| 5). Tung Chung Line * Between Tung Chung (Lantau Island) and Hong Kong Island |
| 6). Tseung Kwan O Line * Between Po Lam and North Point, Hong Kong Island |
| 7). Disneyland Resort Line * Between Sunny Bay and Disneyland Resort |
More about MTR Hong Kong: |
| List of Hotels Near MTR Stations | Complimentary Shuttle Buses | Attraction along MTR | MTR Stations Map | |
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Since the opening of the first line in 1979, the MTR has been providing a safe, reliable and efficient service to passengers. Apart from the Airport Express Line, the current system comprises 6 lines - the Kwun Tong, Tsuen Wan, Island, Tung Chung, Tseung Kwan O and Disneyland Resort Lines, running over 83.7km through 51 stations. Today it keeps over 2.4 million people on the move every weekday, making it one of the most heavily utilized mass transit systems in the world.
At the MTR, your safety has always been our main concern. An advanced train control and signalling system maintains |
| and ensures there is always a safe distance between trains. To ensure you are not exposed to fire hazards, we have installed a sensitive fire alarm system and adopted non-combustible materials in our trains.
Unlike other modes of public transport, the reliability of MTR trains is unaffected by traffic or weather conditions, so you should always get there on time. What's more, our trains run 19 hours a day, 7 days a week, from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
If your train departs just as you walk onto a platform, simply relax as the high frequency of our trains will ensure your waiting time is only 2 to 3 minutes during peak hours on the Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, Island Line, and Tseung Kwan O Line, 4 to 5 minutes on the Tung Chung Line and 4.5 to 5 minutes on the Disneyland Resort Line. The Airport Express runs at 12 minutes interval for the whole day.
All our trains and underground stations are air-conditioned to provide you with a relaxed travel environment. It is especially important during Hong Kong's hot, humid summer months. To make your travel experience as pleasant as possible, all our stations and trains are kept clean at all time.
Upgraded trains have been added to the fleet to bring more comfort and convenience to MTR passengers. With completion in September 2001, the $1.2 billion Passenger Train Modernisation Programme has brought the whole fleet of 95 modernised trains into service. The trains have been equipped with improved air conditioning and ventilation, enhanced lighting, electronic passenger information, new flooring, new interior finishes and better facilities for wheelchair passengers. Existing seats, signage, strap hangers, grabpoles and cab front are all replaced with improved designs. |
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| To ensure maximum convenience to our customers, stations are located in the busiest areas of Hong Kong, all equipped with multiple, clearly identified exits. For easy access, all platforms are linked to the concourses by escalators. Kiosks, selling books, magazines, cakes, cosmetics, jewellry, and many other products, as well as minibanks inside our stations can serve your daily needs.
Riding on the MTR, you can enjoy a trackside view of the latest in sound and motion advertising. Selective trackside advertising panels located at the platforms of major MTR stations were converted into moving picture screens. Loudspeakers installed above the platforms directly opposite the screens provide for sound, allowing passengers to hear the action unfolding in front of them.
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| Passengers can find out the day's weather forecast, get the news headlines of the hour and stock market performance as well as find out how their favourite team played by turning to InfoPanels in modernised MTR trains which are adding more spice and more fun to MTR journeys. The information is presented in a colourful and creative format. Indications of the next MTR station are also helpful to passengers with hearing impairment. |
| Source: http://www.mtr.com.hk |
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Hong Kong MTR Stations Map for Your Information |
| ** Note: the above map is for information purposes only. It has not been drawn to scale. |
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