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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.
Sixteen new destinations will be added to Hong Kong’s high-speed rail network, with ticket sales opening on Monday and train services starting on January 26. Dickson Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Expansion of Hong Kong high-speed rail services ‘game-changing’ for tourism

Addition of 16 new mainland destinations will also meet peak travel demand of Lunar New Year holiday, tourism body chief says.

Hong Kong transport

Seats sell out on Hong Kong’s new high-speed rail routes to mainland China

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to offer direct high-speed rail access to 16 more mainland Chinese stops

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Hong Kong transport

Editorial | High-speed rail link helps keep Hong Kong on track for economic recovery

While rising ridership figures are a sign of progress in Greater Bay Area integration, the city must do more to adapt and attract the travellers of tomorrow.

Passengers arrive at the West Kowloon high-speed railway station on New Year’s Day. Photo: Edmond So
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

1,200 dogs allowed to travel on Hong Kong’s major rail lines for fundraiser event

Special arrangement between SPCA and MTR Corp is for Dogathon 2026, which will take place at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on March 1.

Hong Kong transport

Passengers made 30 million trips in 2025 with Hong Kong’s high-speed rail line

MTR Corporation also says cumulative patronage since service launch in September 2018 recently surpassed 100 million passenger journeys.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Route 6 set to fully open in 2026, transport chief Mable Chan says

New route will slash travel time between Tseung Kwan O and Yau Ma Tei from 65 minutes to just 12, Chan says.

The Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Link and Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel opened to traffic in December 2022. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Architect of Hong Kong’s Octopus card retires with dreams of ‘tap-free’ access

Chief operations officer Sammy Kam and marketing director Rita Li look back on the highs and lows of their careers in a cutting-edge company.

Hong Kong tourism

Thousands stuck for hours at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge on Christmas Day

Immigration Department figures show Hong Kong residents made about 644,000 outbound trips by 9pm on Thursday.

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Hong Kong society

Christmas Eve crowds gather in Hong Kong but festive atmosphere ‘more subdued’

Families at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront say celebrations are more muted this year after the deadly Tai Po fire last month.

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People gather along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront to take in the Christmas Eve sights. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Committee probing Hong Kong fire visits Wang Fuk Court to inspect conditions

Panel chairman Justice David Lok visits scene of blaze with committee members to understand ‘actual environment’ at estate.

Members of the independent committee inspect Wang Fuk Court in the company of firefighters. Photo: Jelly Tse
Accidents and personal safety

Carbon monoxide leak leaves 6 workers unconscious at MTR station in Hong Kong

Police say staff member from Mong Kok East MTR station reported discovery of six workers collapsed on floor.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp gets green light to plan 7.5km South Island line extension

Transport chief Mable Chan describes the new project as the ‘future power line’ of Southern district.

Hong Kong property

Qube takes six floors at Two IFC as falling rents lure financial giants

Qube’s expansion mirrors a broader trend among financial firms taking advantage of softer rents to move into higher-grade offices.

A rainbow is seen behind the International Finance Centre (IFC) in Central, with the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in the foreground, July 1, 2025. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong transport

Hongkongers to change trains at Hung Hom for 2-day Tuen Ma line works in 2026

MTR Corp says disruptions on February 1 and March 8 will add about four to five minutes to journeys and will not affect train frequencies.

Modifications to the Tuen Ma line will take place on February 1 and March 8 next year. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong property

Yau Tong project nearly sells out amid hopes of home market recovery in 2026

The flats at One Park Place were in high demand after developers Sino Land, CSI Properties and MTR offered discounts of up to 15 per cent.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Electoral commission head David Lok to lead committee probing Hong Kong fire

Investigation is expected to be completed within nine months, with all findings set to be made public.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong property finds firmer footing: Sino Land sells 149 units within hours

Aggressive pricing at One Park Place helps Sino Land sell close to its entire batch in half a day after drawing more than 4,500 cheques.

View of One Park Place by Sino Land, Yau Tong. Photo: Google
Legislative Council election 2025

Man arrested for allegedly urging Hongkongers to boycott Legco election

Police say posts attempted to incite hatred and contempt towards electoral system, government, judiciary and the force.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s Legco election should prioritise substance over spectacle

Preventing voter apathy means ensuring that the issues take centre stage and candidates are able to communicate their visions.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp faces renewed backlash over station sign changes

Complaints mount over ‘Amoy Gardens’ exit sign replacement at Kowloon Bay station shortly after rail giant reinstates public estate names at Ho Man Tin.

The MTR restored the names of two public housing estates to an exit at Ho Man Tin station after facing a backlash for replacing them with the name of the new luxury estate (top). Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

SHKP unit Mega Asia wins tender for MTR’s Tuen Mun site

The Tuen Mun A16 station package one project is expected to require around US$772 million to develop, SHKP’s Lui Ting says.

Sun Hung Kai Properties’ new Tuen Mun development would primarily feature small to medium-sized residential units. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong property

Li Ka-shing’s CK Asset, SHKP among six bidders for MTR’s Tuen Mun site

The site, with a residential gross floor area of more than 600,000 sq ft, is expected to generate some 1,280 flats and car park spaces.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong business chiefs, community gear up for National Games torch relay

Athletes such as fencer Kaylin Hsieh and businessmen like Sino Land chairman Daryl Ng and Henderson Land chairman Martin Lee are on list.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property: Grand Mayfair III, Woodis see brisk sales as market picks up

Buyers acquired 71 of 138 units by late Sunday afternoon at the 680-unit Grand Mayfair III project led by Sino Land.

Buyers thronged to the Grand Mayfair III project during the first round of sales on Tuesday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Great Eagle insiders snap up 6 residential units as Hong Kong market improves

Two units at Emperor Group’s MVP project in Mid-Levels were bought by Rising Dynamic and Rising Joyful for a total of HK$20.3 million.

The MVP project in Mid-Levels, where buyers associated with Great Eagle bought two units. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation testing drones in railway tunnels to cut tedious work

Manually inspecting 1km of a tunnel takes a person 30 minutes while drones can do it in less than 10 minutes, company says.

Hong Kong property

Sino Land chairman Daryl Ng sees positive signs for Hong Kong’s property market

It is heartening to see strong sales performance for new developments across various districts, Daryl Ng says.

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