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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 campaign is being spearheaded by the Tourism Board to encourage visitors and residents to spend more in the city during the peak summer travel season. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Explainer | What is the ‘Hong Kong Summer Viva’ campaign? And what deals are on offer?

Hong Kong is launching summer campaign to electrify spending among tourists and locals, with transport, hotel and other sectors taking part.

Hong Kong tourism

Letters | Let’s understand ‘check-in’ culture, not judge mainland Chinese tourists

SCMP Highlights

‘Uncertain future’ for US, Hong Kong MTR’s allure: 5 weekend reads

Art

Hong Kong history, one tile square at a time

Hong Kong’s ubiquitous mismatched mosaics have become sought-after reminders of yesteryear, artist Adrian Wong shows.

An Adrian Wong installation at the “Oi! Spotlight: With Love from Hong Kong” exhibition. Photo: courtesy Oil Street Art Space
Hong Kong society

Why are mainland Chinese tourists posing in front of MTR stations in Hong Kong?

On the RedNote social media platform alone, #HongKongMTR has about 110 million views. The reason is not so black and white.

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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

City leader also says he will bring forward his annual policy address by a month to make way for Legco election on December 7.

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Hong Kong will mark the 28th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule with free MTR tickets, carnivals, flag-raising ceremonies and sports games. Photo: Sam Tsang
Accidents and personal safety

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

Readers discuss public transport etiquette, opening up pedestrian streets on weekends, and online ideas spreading among teenagers.

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.

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.

Rita, a 24-year-old Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin at Ocean Park, died last week, following signs of fatigue and loss of appetite. Photo: Ocean Park
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.

Vapes and nicotine products line the shelves at Sultans’ Smoke in Arvada, Colorado, US, in May 2024. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

Locals and tourists are expected to head out to the races being held in Stanley, Aberdeen, Tsim Sha Tsui East and Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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.

Pets on Hong Kong public transport: a visual guide on how the city is relaxing rules
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.

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.

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.

Tiu keng Leng MTR station is seen during a suspension of service caused by malfunctions in both the power supply and signaling system on Thursday. Photo: Handout
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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Passengers stream out of Tiu Keng Leng MTR station on Thursday. Photo: Handout
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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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.

An artist’s impression of the government’s preliminary proposal for the Hung Hom harbourfront. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

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