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MTR Corporation

MTR Corporation
MTR Corporation
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.
Nanjing and Wuxi in Jiangsu province and Hefei in Anhui are among the most sought-after new destinations. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

New rail routes to mainland China nearly sold out ahead of Lunar New Year

All classes of tickets from Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Station to 14 of 16 new mainland stops fully booked from Friday through next Sunday.

Hong Kong transport

400 evacuated after power bank catches fire on Hong Kong MTR train

Hong Kong transport

Editorial | MTR’s embrace of green bonds an example for other Hong Kong firms

Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp raises record A$2 billion in first Australian dollar green bond sale

‘We are delighted with the very positive response from investors,’ MTR finance director says.

Hong Kong’s rail giant has sold its first-ever Australian dollar-denominated green bonds for a record A$2 billion. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp offers sweeteners to get all aboard for expanded mainland China service

Limited-time offer will start from Tuesday and coincides with launch of 16 new mainland destinations, including stops at Nanjing and Wuxi.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong homebuyers keep up demand as new launches draw brisk sales

Two-thirds of Park Seasons’ latest batch sold by midafternoon on Saturday, while Kabitat Tin Hau sold out a day earlier.

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Hong Kong tourism

Expansion of Hong Kong high-speed rail services ‘game-changing’ for tourism

Addition of 16 new mainland destinations will also meet peak travel demand of Lunar New Year holiday, tourism body chief says.

Sixteen new destinations will be added to Hong Kong’s high-speed rail network, with ticket sales opening on Monday and train services starting on January 26. Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

Seats sell out on Hong Kong’s new high-speed rail routes to mainland China

Business-class seats on the January 26 train to Nanjing South, priced at HK$3,136, were sold out by Monday afternoon.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to offer direct high-speed rail access to 16 more mainland Chinese stops

Sleeper train service from Hong Kong to Shanghai will also be upgraded to daily runs due to strong demand, MTR Corp says.

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Hong Kong transport

Editorial | High-speed rail link helps keep Hong Kong on track for economic recovery

While rising ridership figures are a sign of progress in Greater Bay Area integration, the city must do more to adapt and attract the travellers of tomorrow.

Passengers arrive at the West Kowloon high-speed railway station on New Year’s Day. Photo: Edmond So
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

1,200 dogs allowed to travel on Hong Kong’s major rail lines for fundraiser event

Special arrangement between SPCA and MTR Corp is for Dogathon 2026, which will take place at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on March 1.

A dog travels on the Light Rail line as part of a scheme introduced last year. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Passengers made 30 million trips in 2025 with Hong Kong’s high-speed rail line

MTR Corporation also says cumulative patronage since service launch in September 2018 recently surpassed 100 million passenger journeys.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Route 6 set to fully open in 2026, transport chief Mable Chan says

New route will slash travel time between Tseung Kwan O and Yau Ma Tei from 65 minutes to just 12, Chan says.

Hong Kong economy

Architect of Hong Kong’s Octopus card retires with dreams of ‘tap-free’ access

Chief operations officer Sammy Kam and marketing director Rita Li look back on the highs and lows of their careers in a cutting-edge company.

Rita Li, the sales and marketing director for Octopus, and chief operations officer Sammy Kam hold up items of memorabilia at their office in Kowloon Bay. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong tourism

Thousands stuck for hours at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge on Christmas Day

Immigration Department figures show Hong Kong residents made about 644,000 outbound trips by 9pm on Thursday.

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Hong Kong’s border checkpoints pack with outbound travellers on Christmas Day. Photo: Emily Hung
Hong Kong society

Christmas Eve crowds gather in Hong Kong but festive atmosphere ‘more subdued’

Families at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront say celebrations are more muted this year after the deadly Tai Po fire last month.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Committee probing Hong Kong fire visits Wang Fuk Court to inspect conditions

Panel chairman Justice David Lok visits scene of blaze with committee members to understand ‘actual environment’ at estate.

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Accidents and personal safety

Carbon monoxide leak leaves 6 workers unconscious at MTR station in Hong Kong

Police say staff member from Mong Kok East MTR station reported discovery of six workers collapsed on floor.

The leak occurred in Mong Kok East Station. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp gets green light to plan 7.5km South Island line extension

Transport chief Mable Chan describes the new project as the ‘future power line’ of Southern district.

Hong Kong property

Qube takes six floors at Two IFC as falling rents lure financial giants

Qube’s expansion mirrors a broader trend among financial firms taking advantage of softer rents to move into higher-grade offices.

Hong Kong transport

Hongkongers to change trains at Hung Hom for 2-day Tuen Ma line works in 2026

MTR Corp says disruptions on February 1 and March 8 will add about four to five minutes to journeys and will not affect train frequencies.

Modifications to the Tuen Ma line will take place on February 1 and March 8 next year. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong property

Yau Tong project nearly sells out amid hopes of home market recovery in 2026

The flats at One Park Place were in high demand after developers Sino Land, CSI Properties and MTR offered discounts of up to 15 per cent.

A view of One Park Place in Yau Tong. Photo: Google maps
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Electoral commission head David Lok to lead committee probing Hong Kong fire

Investigation is expected to be completed within nine months, with all findings set to be made public.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong property finds firmer footing: Sino Land sells 149 units within hours

Aggressive pricing at One Park Place helps Sino Land sell close to its entire batch in half a day after drawing more than 4,500 cheques.

Legislative Council election 2025

Man arrested for allegedly urging Hongkongers to boycott Legco election

Police say posts attempted to incite hatred and contempt towards electoral system, government, judiciary and the force.

The Legco race will be the second held under Beijing’s “patriots-only” electoral system. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s Legco election should prioritise substance over spectacle

Preventing voter apathy means ensuring that the issues take centre stage and candidates are able to communicate their visions.

On November 8, firefighters distribute leaflets outside Tsim Sha Tsui fire station, calling on members of the public to vote in the Legco elections on December 7. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp faces renewed backlash over station sign changes

Complaints mount over ‘Amoy Gardens’ exit sign replacement at Kowloon Bay station shortly after rail giant reinstates public estate names at Ho Man Tin.

Hong Kong property

SHKP unit Mega Asia wins tender for MTR’s Tuen Mun site

The Tuen Mun A16 station package one project is expected to require around US$772 million to develop, SHKP’s Lui Ting says.

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