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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.
The result gives Hong Kong four points from two games in the group, with a win and a draw. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong football fans buzzing as Kai Tak Stadium era off to winning start

Stoppage-time penalty earns win over India, as more than 40,000 enjoy ‘incredible’ atmosphere.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to mark July 1 anniversary with 71,000 free MTR tickets: John Lee

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Accidents and personal safety

Letters | On escalators and around MTR stations, let’s be mindful of each other

Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Letters | Keeta’s dangerous order-grabbing mechanism should be scrapped

Readers discuss the safety hazard posed by Keeta’s system design, the heavy fine slapped on MTR Corp, the taxi licence system, and the jaywalking penalty.

A worker delivers food in Central district on May 28. Keeta’s order-grabbing system prioritises speed over road safety. Photo: Edmond So
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Letters | Dolphin’s death another wake-up call to phase out animal captivity

Readers discuss better ways for Ocean Park to promote conservation, creativity labs for the young, MTR’s admonishments not to walk on escalators, and the better education system between Hong Kong and Singapore.

Smoking and vaping

Letters | Tobacco industry’s sly promotion tactics must be countered with force

Readers discuss the harm of e-cigarettes and flavoured vapes, how mediation can help resolve US-China trade dispute, the reason for MTR’s fare rebates, and threats to bomb Iran nuclear sites.

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Hong Kong transport

On This Day | Hong Kong’s MTR Corp opens the Island line in 1985 — from the SCMP archive

On this day 40 years ago, Hong Kong MTR’s Island line opened to the public, transporting more than 136,000 people within the first five hours.

Turnstiles at one of the MTR’s stations keep turning as the Island line formally opened on May 31, 1985. Photo: Robin Lam
Hong Kong transport

Glass window on MTR train cracks on Kwun Tong line on Thursday evening

No injuries reported due to double-glazed safety glass design, but incident comes just two days after criticism of rail giant by city leader.

Hong Kong tourism

Dragon Boat Festival: Hong Kong set for 3.2 million cross-border trips

Nine-day carnival kicks off at Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on Saturday, coinciding with launch of Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Month.

Hong Kong transport

Letters | How MTR can plan ahead for unavoidable service disruptions

Readers discuss the need for proactive rather than reactive crisis handling, clarifying the purpose of the penalty for disruption, and caring for teachers’ emotional well-being.

Passengers at the Tiu Keng Leng MTR station were asked to leave on March 22, when the Tseung Kwan O line had to be suspended due to malfunctions in both the power supply and the signalling system. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp must tackle ‘inadequacies’ in contingency plans: John Lee

City leader criticises rail giant’s emergency handling after third disruption in four months and outlines areas for improvement.

Crowds stranded at Tiu Keng Leng MTR station during the recent rail disruption. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp fined HK$19.2 million and will offer half-price fares for day

But lawmakers say penalty for five-hour disruption does not reflect seriousness of case, with one calling suspension ‘appalling’ and a ‘disaster’.

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MTR innovation push

Paws aboard! An infographic guide to pet-friendly public transport in Hong Kong

Explore how Hong Kong is relaxing public transport rules for pet owners.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong internet sensation ‘Mr Ho’ arrested over insecticide attack

77-year-old allegedly sprayed woman, 41, with insecticide, causing minor inflammation to her hand during a dispute at Siu Hong MTR station.

The 77-year-old man, known only as ‘Mr Ho’ was arrested for allegedly spraying woman, 41, with insecticide, causing minor inflammation to her hand. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Letters | In lean times, Hong Kong must take on civil service salary reform

Readers discuss aligning civil service pay with the modern job market, Hong Kong’s place on the global stage, and misguided escalator habits.

People walk outside the government offices in Tamar, Hong Kong, during lunch time in December last year. The Hong Kong civil service needs a more sustainable approach towards role-based, data-driven salary benchmarking, Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong

Editorial | MTR heads have some explaining to do after latest rush-hour chaos

Misery for tens of thousands of passengers in five-hour breakdown on one of Hong Kong’s busiest rail lines.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp may face HK$19.2 million fine for 5-hour service disruption

Lawmaker Gary Zhang urges rail giant to speed up inspections using technology after Tseung Kwan O line service halt.

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Hong Kong transport

Services fully resume on MTR’s Tseung Kwan O line after 5-hour suspension

MTR Corporation says disruption caused by a displaced overhead cable component in a tunnel section, which led to a short circuit.

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Firefighters inspect a platform in Quarry Bay station. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp hires independent expert to look into train faults

Company will address earlier malfunctions after authorities pledged to audit rail giant’s maintenance capabilities last month.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Proposed Hung Hom marina is as exciting as it is challenging

The project must not become just an exclusive playground for jet-setters, but also an accessible landmark enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

Hong Kong transport

Real-name system slashes misuse of Hong Kong’s HK$2 subsidy travel scheme

Despite significant drop in misuse cases, the scheme is still projected to cost the government HK$6 billion annually.

Between August 2024 and April of this year, there have been a total of 280 cases of abuse of the scheme, an average of eight per week, down from the 9,624 cases recorded between June 25, 2023 and August a year later. Photo: Sam Tsang
US-China relations

Letters | China and the US could learn from fable of clam and snipe

Readers discuss the US-China relationship, water buffaloes in Lantau, and the recent travel chaos at the Lok Ma Chau MTR station.

The bilateral relationship began to fray in recent years and we are now at a point where complete decoupling is not unimaginable. Photo: DT
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong delegation led by city leader signs 35 MOUs and deals in Qatar

Agreements span trade and investment promotion, finance, transport and logistics, and innovation and technology, among other areas.

Hong Kong society

Viability of Hong Kong’s Hung Hom yacht bay development called into question

Members of Harbourfront Commission question authorities’ choice of location, despite supporting scheme.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to boost internet capacity after ‘golden week’ ticket chaos

Scores of travellers stuck at Lok Ma Chau station after struggling to generate QR code tickets during rush hour on Friday.

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The crowd at the Lok Ma Chau station during the rush hour on Friday. Photo: RedNote
Hong Kong economy

Explainer | How far will Hong Kong’s minimum wage rise of 5.25% go in helping workers?

The Post explores how authorities arrived at HK$42.10 per hour and what it means for workers such as cleaners and security guards.

Cleaners on duty in Mongkok. Hong Kong has raised its minimum wage to HK$42.10 per house. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong authorities to audit MTR Corp after 2 engineering train glitches

‘Grave concern’ expressed over malfunctions that caused disruptions twice in three months on East Rail line.

From our archives

How a 1993 MTR train incident sparked an expensive re-engineering

Three carriages became detached from a rush hour train as the coupling system failed, leaving people stranded near Tsuen Wan.

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