MTR Corporation

Newest Review: ... built in 2002 which added 1 urban line to the existing 3. The Kwun Tong line was shortened and now does not cross the harbour. This role was taken over by the new line built to serve another new suburb: Tseung Kwan O line = cross - harbour service: from Po Lam to North Point (on Hong Kong Island, extended from Quarry Bay) Disneyland Resort line = special Disneyland service: from Sunny Bay to Disneyland Resort In 2007 the corporation merged with KCR its major rival (not strictly competitors as they serve different areas) to create a super railway company with more than 15 lines and 200 stations. East Rail line (built 1910 by KCRC) = connect... more

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MTR Corporation: Mass Transit Railway (1856 words)
by - written on 01/11/09 (Very useful, 47 readings)
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The MTR, or Mass Transit Railway, is the equivalent of the London Tube and Overground system. It provides the railway services in Hong Kong and is the main mode of public transport when one visits the territory. (For those of you not familiar with Hong Kong: It is divided into 3 parts - (1) Hong Kong Island, (2) Kowloon peninsula which is attached to (3) New Territories (itself is a part of Mainland China, separated only by a narrow river). HK Island is the earliest to be developed in the 1840s, shortly followed by Kowloon as they are only separated by the Victoria Harbour - crossed by the Star Ferry. The New Territories, despite being a large area of Hong Kong, is ... Read the complete review

Underground trains in Hong Kong - beats the Tube anyday! (475 words)
by - written on 13/09/08 (Very useful, 235 readings)
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GENERAL INFORMATION The MTR (Mass Transit Railway) is the equivalent of the Tube in Hong Kong. It is mostly an underground rail service with the odd overground station. The MTR is by far the easiest way (apart from taxi) to get around Hong Kong. It is clean, cheap, efficient and you never have to wait more than 10 minutes for the next train - usually it's no more than 3-4 minutes. It is also reliable and safe - the only thing you should really be aware of is pick pocketing which one should always be aware of when travelling in crowded places. Many MTR stations are connected to major shopping centres, attractions and hotels, or are at ... Read the complete review

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