https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/mtr/ Mtr News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:24:48+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-introduces-priority-red-lift-queues-for-those-in-need/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-introduces-priority-red-lift-queues-for-those-in-need/ Around 100 senior citizens were the first to find out about a new priority queuing system for lifts that is designed to make it even easier for them and other passengers in need to travel on the MTR. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/get-all-mtr-apps-through-one-portal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/get-all-mtr-apps-through-one-portal/ Get ready to press the Install button! An upgraded and expanded suite of MTR smartphone applications was available for download from the end of September to provide instant access to travel information that passengers need, when they need it. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 06:00:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-appoints-may-wong-as-general-manager-corporate-relations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-appoints-may-wong-as-general-manager-corporate-relations/ The MTR Corporation announced the appointment of Ms May Wong as General Manager – corporate relations with effect from 10 January 2013 following the retirement of Mrs Miranda Leung on 9 January 2013. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 06:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-enhances-assistance-to-passengers-during-typhoons/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-enhances-assistance-to-passengers-during-typhoons/ As the Standby Signal No.1 has been issued, MTR Corporation reminds passengers of the enhanced measures that are being implemented to provide assistance to them during severe storms. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-increases-train-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-increases-train-services/ MTR passengers will enjoy more comfort and convenience when a total of 815 extra train trips per week are added on various railway lines in the next few months. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-sheung-wan-station-modifications-complete/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-sheung-wan-station-modifications-complete/ New public toilet facilities and two new lifts will be opened for public use at MTR Sheung Wan Station on 26 August 2012, marking the completion of two years of major renovation works under the West Island Line project. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-construction-starts-on-shatin-to-central-link-project/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-construction-starts-on-shatin-to-central-link-project/ A ground breaking ceremony for the Shatin to Central Link (SCL) project was held to mark the commencement of construction work. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/contract-for-joint-venture-company-for-hangzhou-metro-line-1-signed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/contract-for-joint-venture-company-for-hangzhou-metro-line-1-signed/ MTR Corporation is pleased to announce the National Development and Reform Commission approved the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project for investment, construction and operations of Hangzhou Metro Line 1. Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-new-apps-put-timely-information-at-passengers-fingertips/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-new-apps-put-timely-information-at-passengers-fingertips/ Getting the latest information about MTR train service will soon be as easy for passengers as reaching for the smartphones in their pockets. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/entrustment-agreement-signed-for-shatin-to-central-link/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/entrustment-agreement-signed-for-shatin-to-central-link/ The MTR Corporation announced that it has entered into an Entrustment Agreement with the HKSAR Government for the construction of main works and commissioning of the Shatin to Central Link (SCL). Wed, 13 Jun 2012 03:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtrs-change-of-director-and-alternate-director/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtrs-change-of-director-and-alternate-director/ The MTR Corporation is pleased to announce that Mr Joseph Lai Yee-tak who took over the post of Permanent Secretary for Transport and Housing (Transport) from Mr Ho Suen-wai with effect from 28 May 2012, has by virtue of his appointment, become an Alternate Director to the office of the Secretary for Transport and Housing (Ms. Eva Cheng) with effect from the same date. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-lifts-at-mtr-sham-shui-po-and-jordan-stations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-lifts-at-mtr-sham-shui-po-and-jordan-stations/ Two new external lifts at MTR Sham Shui Po and Jordan stations opened for public use, providing enhanced access to and from the rail network, especially for passengers with special needs. These are the second and third new lifts to be opened under the Listening‧Responding programme after the first lift at Cheung Sha Wan Station went into service last month. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shatin-to-central-link-ready-for-construction/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shatin-to-central-link-ready-for-construction/ The MTR Corporation welcomes the approval to the funding application for the Shatin to Central Link by the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council. Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wanted-the-ultimate-mtr-app-100000-reward/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wanted-the-ultimate-mtr-app-100000-reward/ Do you have a brilliant idea to enhance the daily travel experience of MTR passengers through smartphone technology? An idea that would enrich the lives of millions of people? Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-entrance-at-mtr-tseung-kwan-o-station-opens/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-entrance-at-mtr-tseung-kwan-o-station-opens/ A new integrated Entrance is now open at MTR Tseung Kwan O Station providing passengers with more convenient connectivity to the community. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dragon-boat-makes-waves-at-mtr-tuen-mun-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dragon-boat-makes-waves-at-mtr-tuen-mun-station/ A unique modern twist on traditional Chinese architecture vividly captures the dynamic motion of a Dragon Boat in a new art display on the upper platform of MTR Tuen Mun Station. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-welcomes-the-authorization-of-shatin-to-central-link/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-welcomes-the-authorization-of-shatin-to-central-link/ MTR Corporation welcomes the authorization of the 17km Shatin to Central Link (SCL) by the Chief Executive-in-Council under the Railways Ordinance. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:00:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hollysys-automation-technologies-to-provide-high-speed-rail-signaling-syste/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hollysys-automation-technologies-to-provide-high-speed-rail-signaling-syste/ Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd., a leading provider of automation, control technologies and applications in China, announced today that it has successfully won contracts to design, supply and implement the High-Speed Rail Signaling Systems for the MTR Corporation. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-listening-responding-programme-adds-368-train-trips-a-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-listening-responding-programme-adds-368-train-trips-a-week/ Starting this month, MTR passengers will enjoy 368 additional weekly train trips along the three busiest rail lines – Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line and Island Line, which will boost carrying capacity by some 800,000 passenger journeys. Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saori-art-fashion-weaving-brightens-mtr-stations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saori-art-fashion-weaving-brightens-mtr-stations/ Colourful Japanese SAORI weaving samples will be introduced to Hong Kong at a special SAORI Art Fashion display at MTR Sai Wan Ho Station from 6 March to 16 April. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/governor-of-guangdong-province-visits-mtr/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/governor-of-guangdong-province-visits-mtr/ Governor of Guangdong Province, Mr Zhu Xiaodan, together with Guangdong provincial government officials visited the MTR Corporation for an update on the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-clean-mtr-for-all-to-enjoy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-clean-mtr-for-all-to-enjoy/ In response to media enquiries regarding no-eating and drinking in the paid areas of the MTR network, the MTR Corporation wishes to point out that it always strives to provide a comfortable journey for all passengers and therefore, does not allow eating or drinking in the paid areas of stations or on trains. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-runners-run-for-a-greener-future/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-runners-run-for-a-greener-future/ Athletes from MTR Corporation ran from the Peak to Big Wave Bay and Tai Tam during the annual Green Power Hike to promote environmental protection and healthy living. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-enhances-service-for-chinese-new-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-enhances-service-for-chinese-new-year/ For the convenience of passengers travelling around Hong Kong to welcome in the Year of the Dragon, all MTR lines (except Disneyland Resort Line) and certain Light Rail routes will be operating overnight on Lunar New Year’s Eve (22/23 January 2012) Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/community-focus-for-new-mtr-ceo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/community-focus-for-new-mtr-ceo/ “Hong Kong is a world class city – anywhere you go you can feel its energy and dynamism. It also makes one understand very quickly just how important it is to have a truly world-class railway service,” Mr Jay Walder, Chief Executive Officer of MTR Corporation shared his impressions of Hong Kong when he met journalists, his first day in the new post. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-mtr-train-in-service-from-7-december/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-mtr-train-in-service-from-7-december/ Passengers travelling on the Kwun Tong Line from 7 December 2011 may find themselves among the first to ride the newest MTR train. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/automatic-platform-gates-completed-at-eight-mtr-stations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/automatic-platform-gates-completed-at-eight-mtr-stations/ The installation of automatic platform gates (APGs) at eight above-ground and at-grade stations on the MTR Island Line, Kwun Tong Line and Tsuen Wan Line has been completed this month, one year earlier than originally planned. While the APGs are now in full operation during train service hours, fine-tuning of the gate control system continues at individual stations. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shopping-discounts-and-free-rides-with-mtr/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shopping-discounts-and-free-rides-with-mtr/ Enjoy shopping discounts and free ride when travelling in groups to Lok Ma Chau Station Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-announces-door-chimes-promote-train-door-safety-for-the-elderly/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-announces-door-chimes-promote-train-door-safety-for-the-elderly/ More than 100 senior citizens enjoyed a ride on the Airport Express which whisked them to MTR Kowloon Station to visit the highest indoor observation deck in Hong Kong. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-mtr-train-undergoes-test-runs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-mtr-train-undergoes-test-runs/ The first of 10 new MTR trains will be undergoing a series of test runs on Kwun Tong Line. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/favourite-characters-from-three-classic-japanese-cartoons-revisit-mtr/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/favourite-characters-from-three-classic-japanese-cartoons-revisit-mtr/ Well-loved characters from renowned classic Japanese cartoons are dropping in on the MTR via a series of limited edition MTR Souvenir Ticket Sets. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/laughing-sir-x-senior-crime-fighters-in-mtr-crime-prevention-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/laughing-sir-x-senior-crime-fighters-in-mtr-crime-prevention-campaign/ A special squad of senior citizens is keeping a watchful eye on the MTR to keep crime away from the railway. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:20:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-information-security-enhancement-named-asias-best/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-information-security-enhancement-named-asias-best/ The MTR Corporation’s Information Security Enhancement Programme recently scooped the Best Security Strategy Award in the ninth annual MIS Asia IT Excellence Awards held in Singapore. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-childrens-creativity-hanging-up-high/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-childrens-creativity-hanging-up-high/ Whoever thought that even the most ordinary household clothes hanger could be transformed into an art piece in its own right? Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-new-executive-director-appointed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mtr-new-executive-director-appointed/ The MTR Corporation announced the appointment of Mr Morris Cheung as Human Resources Director with effect from 17 July 2012 following the retirement of Mr William Chan on 16 July 2012. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:59:59 +0000