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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.
Hong Kong’s government is revamping its transport fare subsidy scheme, but is it doing so fast enough? Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong must speed up revamp of transport subsidy

Scheme to cap fares at HK$2 for seniors and disabled is costing Hong Kong billions of dollars a year, adding to urgency to implement reforms.

Accidents and personal safety

Woman struck by train in Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun

Hong Kong transport

MTR users urged to plan ahead with work reducing Tung Chung line Saturday night service

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong minister grilled over price of HK$330 million cross-border rail link

Lawmakers raise concerns over planned train route connecting Shenzhen’s Qianhai and Hong Kong’s Hung Shui Kiu under Northern Metropolis plan.

The Hung Shui Kiu area has been earmarked for a proposed rail project. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong society

Fans left frustrated by taxi issues on opening day of Hong Kong Sevens

Spectators lament taxi arrangements at Kai Tak Sports Park with some having to wait up to 45 minutes.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp raises US$3 billion from its largest public bond sale

The deal comes amid a buoyant Asian bond market as risk sentiment remains steady ahead of further US trade tariffs, according to analysts.

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Hong Kong transport

Hongkongers can take pets onto MTR light rail trains on weekends from May 1

HK$99 monthly pass will allow passengers to take one small dog or cat kept in a bag for each ride, but only on weekends and public holidays.

(From left) SPCA Hong Kong deputy director of welfare Fiona Woodhouse, the MTR Corp’s Cheris Lee and pet owner Natalie Cheng at a press event on the rail giant’s trial run to allow pets on light rail trains. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong seeks developers for joint cross-border railway project to Shenzhen

Project is likely to include station on mainland side to ease congestion at existing Shenzhen Bay control point.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Gauge opinion before allowing pets on board

While the demand is there, the view of the public on allowing pets on public transport must first be carefully gathered.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong driver arrested after crane hits overhead cable for light rail services

MTR Corp says services gradually resuming in Tin Shui Wai as damage is repaired following disruption.

Workers carry out repairs following the damage to the cable. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp notes ‘worries about odour, health issues on pet-friendly rides’

Meeting attendees suggested limiting pet sizes to 20kg and designating train compartments as solutions to concerns.

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The rail giant last week said it was considering allowing passengers to bring small animals on trains. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to accept popular mainland payment card from next week

Mainland Chinese visitors will be able to pay for most MTR trips by tapping China T-Union Card, which is used in over 300 cities across the border.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park breezes through first real crowd control test

About 33,000 spectators cleared out of Kai Tak Stadium in around 20 minutes after end of star-studded opening show.

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Hong Kong courts

Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting gets 37 months’ jail over Yuen Long riot

Former opposition lawmaker jailed for three years and one month, receiving heaviest punishment among seven defendants on trial for 2019 riot.

Video showing ugly scenes as clashes erupted at the Yuen Long Station during protests in 2019. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Explainer | Can HK$2 transport subsidy cuts help solve Hong Kong’s budget crisis?

About 2.4 million people may be affected by proposals, as experts warn that solutions will not be simple.

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Introduced in 2012, the scheme allows people aged 60 or above, and those with disabilities, to pay only HK$2 per trip on public transport. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

‘Nervous’ MTR fine-tunes operations for Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park

MTR Corp deployed more staff at two nearby stations and created a guide on how to get to park during events with big passenger flows.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp denies refusing aid to man who collapsed near station

A widely shared social media post accused staff of declining to lend an automated external defibrillator as incident occurred outside station.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong can sustain its HK$2 transport scheme with 1 tweak

Readers discuss the city’s public transport subsidy scheme for the elderly, and proposed measures to tackle unauthorised building works.

Crowd at Central Station during rush hour on August 15, 2023. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to be fined at least HK$1 million for 7-hour disruption

Lawmaker calls for review of penalty mechanism to take into account scale of disruptions after passengers suffered delays on East Rail line.

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Hong Kong transport

Major MTR disruption triggers calls for penalty system review in Hong Kong

Lawmaker Gary Zhang says current system failed to reflect the scale of Wednesday’s seven-hour service disruption on the East Rail line.

Hong Kong transport

Train fault causes 7-hour service disruption on Hong Kong’s East Rail line

Thousands of passengers forced to wait for up to 24 minutes at some stations as workers rushed to fix fault on five-car engineer’s train.

The fault on an engineer’s train occurred near Tai Wo MTR station. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong restaurants should stay open round the clock

Readers discuss how the restaurant sector can help boost tourism and advertisements in the MTR.

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An almost empty restaurant at a mall in Kai Tak on January 3. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Editorial | The MTR cost-cutting train is approaching

Hong Kong’s ballooning budget deficit means no one is immune, including the city’s sole railway operator.

Hong Kong transport

Rare intercity train displayed by Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation damaged by public

Cross-border intercity KTT train has had parts removed and suffered damage just one day after exhibition opened to public.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park passes biggest test yet as 63,000 join drill

Chief Secretary Eric Chan says 80 per cent of crowd dispersed within 20 minutes.

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About 50,000 people were in the main Kai Tak Stadium on Friday night. Photo: SCMP/ Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp must ‘compress’ construction costs: transport chief

Mable Chan lays out three priorities for railway operator, including raising non-fare revenue and diversifying financing sources.

The construction site of the MTR Corporation’s new Tung Chung East station and tracks. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s historic cross-border train to be showcased at MTR exhibition

Intercity KTT train service ran for decades between Hong Kong and Guangzhou, before being replaced by high-speed rail.

Hong Kong transport

Paul Chan warns against making Hong Kong transport firms cover HK$2 fare scheme

Finance chief also say authorities are still conducting review of concessionary fare scheme for elderly, disabled residents.

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