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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.
Scrutinising policies and questioning funding requests can help a Legislative Council full of ‘patriots’ shed the rubber stamp impression and act more as a check and balance on government.
The MTR fined nearly 4,300 people for misusing the fare scheme in the nine months through February, while the Transport Department inspected buses and ferries across 650 routes.
Why is it that drivers of German car marques treat the UK speed limit as a minimum, not maximum requirement? And don’t get me started on potholes. Oh for Hong Kong, where most people don’t need a car.
Hong Kong’s sole railway operator returns to profit in recurrent business and is now in position to restore high standards behind its enviable global reputation.
- The developer sold 413 units, or 98 per cent of the 422 flats put up for sale on Saturday when proceedings ended at 9pm, according to sales agents
- About 28,000 expressions of interest were received, or 65 bids for each flat, locking up HK$2.8 billion (US$358 million) in deposits to qualify to bid for the property
Judge Clement Lee says defendant claimed to be acting in self-defence when in fact he teamed up with others to fight white-clad mob.
‘There are practical difficulties because many other works also require the precious time of overnight maintenance hours,’ rail firm’s Tony Lee tells lawmakers.
MTR Corporation says engineering staff temporarily repaired cracks that were spotted near Tsim Sha Tsui station on Thursday morning.
Lawmaker Michael Tien says company’s non-property development profits should be added to mechanism used to control price rises.
Gary Ng, senior economist at Natixis Corporate and Investment Bank, says the popularity of the new card may stimulate more cross-border spending.
It is the second increase since authorities imposed a new formula that takes into account affordability for the public.
Post finds new ‘Octopus - China T-Union Card’, which allows for public transport use in 336 mainland cities, has been selling fast at MTR stations and convenience stores.
Authorities also lower estimated reimbursement to transport operators in scheme to HK$4.05 billion for 2023-24 from HK$6.7 billion.
Ex-Yuen Long District Council chairman tells riot trial of fellow district councillor that he alerted police to potential trouble at Yuen Long MTR in 2019 two days before violence erupted.
Hong Kong developer Wheelock Properties has priced a first batch of 130 units at its Seasons Place residential project in Tseung Kwan O at a five-year low for the district.
Government proposing to build 3.5km elevated smart mass transit system in Kai Tak, with five stations, document submitted to district council says.
Expanding rail and franchised bus networks, new roads and bridges, and changes in tolls have caused a big shift in how Hongkongers navigate the city.
Former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting, 46, was challenged by the prosecution over his motive to intervene in a protest at Yuen Long MTR station on July 21, 2019.
Readers discuss a train service delay, and an unsatisfactory experience with a ferry operator.
Revenue climbs, but net profit from property development falls 80.1 per cent compared with year before.
To develop greentech and pursue the city’s sustainability goals in transport, buildings and construction, Hong Kong needs an ecosystem that brings together partners across the supply chain, experts said at the summit on Monday.
Lawmaker Michael Tien calls on rail giant to provide financial justification for move.
MTR Lab, a subsidiary of Hong Kong’s railway operator that invests in technology, is eyeing opportunities in property and construction innovations that are focused on sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, as it hopes to help the city reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Kai Tak a draw for buyers of subsidised flats because of good transport links and views across Victoria Harbour and sports park.
Shek Mun MTR staff find couple unconscious inside accessible toilet with their heads covered by plastic bags tied with strings.
Readers discuss why more notices in the city should be in English, the lack of clarity on Expats’ unavailability, unread English books, and bringing back in-town check-in.
Some platforms have grown in popularity since pandemic, but merchants complain about relatively high transaction fees for e-payment systems, say they prefer cash.
Reports of smoke on East Rail line train as it arrives in Kowloon Tong station at around 8.50am, and no injuries reported.
Readers discuss the value of outdated books, the limits of AI detection tools, air con in winter, parking spaces, and the baby bonus.
