MTR connects lives, witnesses growth and embraces the future 45 Years of Togetherness with Hong Kong
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MTR has been rooted in Hong Kong for 45 years, continuously and tirelessly providing safe, reliable and convenient railway services to all. Starting with just one line consisting of nine stations between Kwun Tong and Shek Kip Mei, it has evolved into an extensive network covering all 18 districts of Hong Kong, with a total of 99 stations and 68 Light Rail stops spanning 271 kilometres. MTR’s high-quality railway services have earned the trust of the public and the domestic and international railway industries, becoming the “Pride of Hong Kong”.
Staying True to its Original Mission and Serving with Sincerity
Throughout the years, MTR operates from 6am to 1am every day with a non-stop flow of traffic, providing over five million passenger-trips during these 19 hours. As the railway network continues to expand, MTR keeps up with the times, maintaining world-class standards of over 99.9 percent in train service delivery, passenger journeys on time and train punctuality. MTR sustains its service levels, invests in renewing and maintaining railway assets, and has been actively introducing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data analysis to monitor the condition of railway equipment and enhance passenger experience. MTR has been progressing forward in the direction of “Go Smart Go Beyond” in recent years, bringing safer and more caring services to passengers through innovative technology.
Railway Operations Drive City Development
Railway services bring communities closer together. In its early stages, MTR adopted a “railway lines follow people” development model, constructing railway lines connecting densely populated areas. This was the approach behind the development of the Kwun Tong Line, Tsuen Wan Line, and Island Line, successfully alleviating Hong Kong’s traffic congestion and supporting Hong Kong’s economic take-off. By the 1990s, in line with the needs of urban development, the concept shifted to …