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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.
ABC Touring Car Company, a non-franchised bus firm, continues to operate rides at a loss after the government rejected its application to reduce its services. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Failed bus cuts ‘tip of iceberg’ as fuel costs soar, Hong Kong lawmakers warn

Authorities urged to approve applications by non-franchised bus firms to increase fares, and provide subsidies to offset impact of oil shock.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis to get separate fencing hall, pool complex

Hong Kong property

Brisk flat sales at Hong Kong project as buyers unfazed by potential rate hikes

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developers test homebuyers with price increases after sell-outs

‘This is a classic recovery-phase strategy: testing price elasticity without undermining the building momentum,’ an analyst says.

The Chester has 241 flats with layouts from one to four bedrooms. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Signal fault disrupts Hong Kong MTR’s Airport Express, Tung Chung line services

Rail operator says issue has been fixed after emergency repair work and all services back to normal after 8pm.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong consumers need not be at sea when it comes to oysters

Readers discuss safety when processing and consuming oysters, the handling of an incident on the MTR’s East Rail line, and school classroom management.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Is it time to call an end to Hong Kong’s boar war?

Wild boar numbers have dropped by half in recent years, prompting calls from experts for an end to aggressive control measures such as culling.

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Service failures show MTR has work to do to uphold its reputation

While disruptions are still relatively rare, stoppages and equipment failures risk undermining decades of good work by the MTR Corporation.

Hong Kong economy

6.5 million people to pass through Hong Kong borders during coming holiday

Immigration authorities expect high volume at Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau Spur Line and Shenzhen Bay checkpoints during Easter and Ching Ming Festival holiday.

Hong Kong property

La Mirabelle sells in hours as developers ramp up sales, buyers fret over rates

All 254 Tseung Kwan O flats snapped up as developers step up supply and demand stays firm.

La Mirabelle in Harbour Bay is to be developed in two phases, each comprising about 1,200 units, for a total of 2,550 units. Photo: Handouit
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s luxury living evolution, from Mid-Levels to Chai Wan

A new wave of residences is redefining luxury on Hong Kong Island, embracing light and elevation, and blending nature and urban life.

Aerial view of The Headland Residences and the surrounding district. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong environmental issues

Northern Metropolis data hub may top MTR Corp as Hong Kong’s No 1 power consumer

Environmental experts urge authorities to set energy efficiency standards for data centres to limit carbon emissions.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong MTR track intrusion prompts calls for tougher penalties, education

Passenger opened train emergency exit on Friday causing a two-hour service disruption during evening rush hour.

Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp’s use of CRRC technology can act as ‘showcase’ for rest of the world

Jin Guozhong of CRRC Qishuyan Institute also says there is synergy between the two firms that goes beyond equipment deployment.

The MTR Corp is deploying technologies by state-owned manufacturing giant CRCC. Photo: Denise Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Anger after chaotic 2½-hour disruption on East Rail line as man opens train exit

Injured passenger found on tracks believed to have received an electric shock.

MTR passengers wait at Tai Wai station following the suspension of services. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to keep fares unchanged for second year in row

Rail operator also says it will continue to offer fare concessions, covering elderly, children, eligible students and people with disabilities.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to upgrade Tung Chung line signalling system on Sunday night

Rail operator vows work will finish before the first train in the morning, ensuring normal service on the line and Airport Express.

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Hong Kong economy

Amid Iran war, Hongkongers choose short-haul high-speed rail trips

With war raging in the Middle East, tickets for mainland Chinese destinations are being snapped up.

The high-speed rail station at West Kowloon. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Red faces at bureau after anti-drug advert sends wrong message

Viewed from certain angles, advert appeared to encourage drug use.

Hong Kong transport

New system launches smoothly despite minor glitches on MTR’s Tsuen Wan line

Some trains misaligned with platform screen doors, but such teething problems rare as Hong Kong rail operator deploys additional staff to aid service.

Hong Kong transport

Glitches possible as new signalling system starts on Tsuen Wan line: MTR Corp

Train and platform screen doors not aligning properly at stations and automatic speed adjustments on sections of line are possible.

The Tsuen Wan line will start using the new system from the first train on Sunday morning. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong MTR Corp pay rise below expectations: union

Most non-managerial staff to get salary increases from 1.6 to 3.84 per cent for the 2026-27 financial year, firm says.

An MTR train at Tsuen Wan station. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall further as US and Iran dig in heels amid escalating war

Stopping Iran from having nuclear weapons and threatening the Middle East is of ‘far greater interest and importance to me’, Trump says.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp net profit falls 6.9% amid weaker mainland China revenue

Profit drops to HK$14.68 billion with rail giant citing lower mainland and overseas project contributions.

Accidents and personal safety

Man held after Hong Kong bridge crash injures 11, disrupts airport-bound traffic

Man arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified and using vehicle without third-party insurance.

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Traffic congestion on the Tsing Ma Bridge after the accident. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Opinion | Hong Kong’s fiscal surplus is cause for celebration, not complacency

More creative strategies are needed to secure the city’s long-term liquidity amid an ageing population and increased infrastructure spending.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong to offer 9 residential sites to developers in 2026-27 land sale plan

Sites include three from previous programme and are expected to yield about 6,650 flats, development chief Bernadette Linn says.

Accidents and personal safety

Wild boar put down after 5 hurt as animal roamed MTR station, housing estate

One elderly woman reportedly bitten by animal, three others knocked down and worker injured.

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