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Critics say the rail operator’s effective monopoly since it merged with the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation in 2000 has allowed it to rest on its laurels.
Critics say the rail operator’s effective monopoly since it merged with the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation in 2000 has allowed it to rest on its laurels.
Ex-railway chief Michael Tien says MTR having second thoughts about the extra backup for the new HK$3.3 billion signalling system.
Ex-railway chief Michael Tien says MTR having second thoughts about the extra backup for the new HK$3.3 billion signalling system.
One of 1,200 staff mobilised to remove carriage and clear up crash site speaks to the Post. Frontline staff bore the brunt of public anger and unions want MTR Corp to recognise the efforts of workers.
One of 1,200 staff mobilised to remove carriage and clear up crash site speaks to the Post. Frontline staff bore the brunt of public anger and unions want MTR Corp to recognise the efforts of workers.
Dispute centres on a test for a particular scenario under which trial run was conducted. But consultant says rail giant also has the responsibility to check with supplier if test was done.
Dispute centres on a test for a particular scenario under which trial run was conducted. But consultant says rail giant also has the responsibility to check with supplier if test was done.
No rush to roll out new signalling system and tests will be suspended until safety is assured.
No rush to roll out new signalling system and tests will be suspended until safety is assured.
MTR Corp’s head of operations engineering warns of consequences for Thales, but top designer denies a software fault was to blame for accident.
MTR Corp’s head of operations engineering warns of consequences for Thales, but top designer denies a software fault was to blame for accident.
New software system allowed two trains to pass through crossing at same time MTR managing director Jacob Kam says, as bus, tram and ferry operators put on extra services ahead of evening rush hour.
New software system allowed two trains to pass through crossing at same time MTR managing director Jacob Kam says, as bus, tram and ferry operators put on extra services ahead of evening rush hour.
Services suspended between Central and Admiralty stations and between Tai Wai and Mong Kok East.
Services suspended between Central and Admiralty stations and between Tai Wai and Mong Kok East.
Taxi industry seeks fare increases of up to 25 per cent, while government proposes doubling fines for illegal ride-hailing drivers.
Taxi industry seeks fare increases of up to 25 per cent, while government proposes doubling fines for illegal ride-hailing drivers.
Embattled rail operator confirms one-year trial scheme for retired supervisors to be ‘re-engaged as frontline staff’.
Embattled rail operator confirms one-year trial scheme for retired supervisors to be ‘re-engaged as frontline staff’.
Rail operator announces latest figure after management crisis over construction scandals.
Rail operator announces latest figure after management crisis over construction scandals.
The Hong Kong Taxi Council says 1,000 drivers have so far signed up for the platform, which will go live in the coming months. The news comes a day after a taxi firm pulled out of a planned collaboration with Uber, reportedly after a backlash from the taxi industry.
The Hong Kong Taxi Council says 1,000 drivers have so far signed up for the platform, which will go live in the coming months. The news comes a day after a taxi firm pulled out of a planned collaboration with Uber, reportedly after a backlash from the taxi industry.
Owner of Tin Shing Motors absent from scheduled launch event after being labelled ‘traitor to industry’.
Owner of Tin Shing Motors absent from scheduled launch event after being labelled ‘traitor to industry’.
Owner of Tin Shing Motors Edward Lau unsure whether to partner with online ride-hailing service to launch new service Uber Flash after 38 taxi groups denounce plan and brand him a ‘traitor to the industry’.
Owner of Tin Shing Motors Edward Lau unsure whether to partner with online ride-hailing service to launch new service Uber Flash after 38 taxi groups denounce plan and brand him a ‘traitor to the industry’.
Non-binding motion will go before Legislative Council on March 27 for the unpopular measure, which lawmakers across the political spectrum have opposed.
Non-binding motion will go before Legislative Council on March 27 for the unpopular measure, which lawmakers across the political spectrum have opposed.
Albert Wong such an exchange would lure ‘world-renowned tech talents, firms and institutes’ to the city but obstacles remain.
Albert Wong such an exchange would lure ‘world-renowned tech talents, firms and institutes’ to the city but obstacles remain.
Transport minister Frank Chan Fan and team of officials have been lobbying hard but lawmakers across political spectrum fear losing support in district council elections if they back unpopular plan to raise tolls to ease congestion.
Transport minister Frank Chan Fan and team of officials have been lobbying hard but lawmakers across political spectrum fear losing support in district council elections if they back unpopular plan to raise tolls to ease congestion.
Education funding is among a host of initiatives to boost the city’s innovation and technology sector – and its dream of becoming a global tech hub.
Education funding is among a host of initiatives to boost the city’s innovation and technology sector – and its dream of becoming a global tech hub.
Golden Bus, the only cross-border shuttle service on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, is averaging 50,000 passengers per day and expects profits in three years.
Golden Bus, the only cross-border shuttle service on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, is averaging 50,000 passengers per day and expects profits in three years.
Taxi drivers report increase in business as commuters opt for shorter journey times on the road over crowded MTR.
Taxi drivers report increase in business as commuters opt for shorter journey times on the road over crowded MTR.
Scientist Albert Yu says move is in line with Beijing’s ‘Greater Bay Area’ ambition. Such facilities can’t be located in city itself because of administrative differences under ‘one country, two systems’.
Scientist Albert Yu says move is in line with Beijing’s ‘Greater Bay Area’ ambition. Such facilities can’t be located in city itself because of administrative differences under ‘one country, two systems’.
Experts say rusting issues thought to be behind broken cable should have been spotted during routine checks.
Experts say rusting issues thought to be behind broken cable should have been spotted during routine checks.
Home Affairs Bureau reveals results of a public consultation on private recreational leases, which cover 27 facilities held by 24 private sports clubs.
Home Affairs Bureau reveals results of a public consultation on private recreational leases, which cover 27 facilities held by 24 private sports clubs.
Memorandum signed between city and Beijing under bid to expand intermodal transport as part of development master plan. Scope of cross-boundary helicopter services also expected to be widened for high-end travel.
Memorandum signed between city and Beijing under bid to expand intermodal transport as part of development master plan. Scope of cross-boundary helicopter services also expected to be widened for high-end travel.
Another contractor of work along troubled Sha Tin-Central link says Leighton’s case of missing RISC forms is ‘outrageous’, while a whistle-blower casts doubt on MTR’s claims that it did not receive papers.
Another contractor of work along troubled Sha Tin-Central link says Leighton’s case of missing RISC forms is ‘outrageous’, while a whistle-blower casts doubt on MTR’s claims that it did not receive papers.
Highways chief Jimmy Chan called the incident ‘unusual’ but said structural safety would not be affected.
Highways chief Jimmy Chan called the incident ‘unusual’ but said structural safety would not be affected.
The matter could have been handled better, Director of Highways Jimmy Chan admitted at a Legco transport panel meeting.
The matter could have been handled better, Director of Highways Jimmy Chan admitted at a Legco transport panel meeting.
The scheme is open to all public transport users, provided they clock up more than HK$400 in fares each month.
The scheme is open to all public transport users, provided they clock up more than HK$400 in fares each month.
After enduring a quiet year, shop owners have started to feel some momentum as tour guides started bringing visitors to the San Tin complex.
After enduring a quiet year, shop owners have started to feel some momentum as tour guides started bringing visitors to the San Tin complex.
China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) was contracted to build HK$8.88 billion link road for Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, but two years after work was finished it still had not handed in paperwork.
China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) was contracted to build HK$8.88 billion link road for Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, but two years after work was finished it still had not handed in paperwork.