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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.
A view of residential buildings in Tseung Kwan O on February 12, 2026. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home sales outlook firm even as La Mirabelle demand ebbs

Developers prioritise sales continuity, keeping pricing close to prevailing secondary market levels to ensure consistent absorption.

Hong Kong property

Developers line up 1,300 Hong Kong flats as sentiment improves, prices tick higher

Hong Kong economy

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

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Hong Kong economy

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

Sports industry experts stress importance of good support services for athletes after government updates plan to meet global standards.

An aerial view of the Kwu Tung area. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

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

Flats at La Mirabelle in Tseung Kwan O range from 360 sq ft to 558 sq ft and with layouts of one to two bedrooms.

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.

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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.

The rail operator said at 7.10pm a signalling fault on Lantau Island had affected MTR train services. Photo: Elson Li
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.

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.

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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.

Stranded passengers wait at Tai Wai Station following a suspension of MTR services on the East Rail Line on March 27. A preliminary investigation found that a passenger opened the emergency exit ramp in the rear driver’s cabin of a northbound train that was travelling from Kowloon Tong to Tai Wai station. Photo: Edmond So
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.

Travellers in Shenzhen during Easter in 2024. About 5.43 million trips are expected to be made via land boundary control points linking Hong Kong and Shenzhen during the coming holiday. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
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.

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.

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.

The Range (Hong Kong) Sandy Ridge data facility cluster in the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Edmond So
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.

Stranded passengers at Tai Wai station following a suspension of MTR services on Friday. Photo: Edmond So
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.

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.

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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.

The last MTR fare hike occurred in 2024, when the corporation increased fares by an overall 3.09 per cent. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

Hong Kong society

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

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

From some angles, the advert says: “Stand firm together and take drugs.” Photo: Threads/Nicie_life
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.

A train arrives at Tsuen Wan station. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

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 stock continued to fall on Friday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

The MTR Corp has warned a substantial portion of its earnings will be allocated to asset maintenance, upgrades, replacements and the expansion of the city’s rail network. Photo: Jelly Tse
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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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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