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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.
Businessman Jason Poon leaves Kowloon City police station in March. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Whistle-blower Jason Poon and wife charged over HK$6 million Covid-19 loan fraud

Construction businessman and spouse Chu Shui-fong accused of submitting fake sales and salary records to defraud HSBC under government scheme.

Hong Kong society

From moongazing to bus tours: how to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong

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Bridging effect: how Kowloon Bay’s modest new link can deepen neighbourhood ties

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp announces half-price fares for ‘Thank You Day’ on October 24

Offer applies to Octopus, JoyYou and QR ticket users across heavy rail, eligible bus services and selected cross-border East Rail journeys.

The MTR Corporation will hold a one-day half-fare promotion on October 24, funded through its service performance rebate mechanism. Photo: Nora Tam
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 tourists over graffiti on MTR Corp train carriages

Australian and American suspects arrested at the airport after allegedly breaking into Chai Wan depot and spray-painting carriages.

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Crime in Hong Kong

MTR Corp warns of prosecution as tour guide identified in fare evasion probe

Rail operator working closely with police and Travel Industry Authority to gather evidence for further follow-up and possible prosecution.

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Accidents and personal safety

Man, 61, dies in hospital after collapsing on board Hong Kong train

MTR Corp says morning train services along Tsuen Wan line were disrupted to allow passenger to receive urgent medical aid.

The man was rushed to Caritas Medical Centre in Sham Shui Po, but died later on Thursday morning. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp reports mass fare evasion after video goes viral, vows more patrols

Groups of people evade fares by following paying passengers through turnstiles, with no station staff intervening.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp wins bid as part of group to build new Sydney station

Rail giant and subsidiaries of Malaysian engineering firm Gamuda Berhad win bid as joint venture, in deal reportedly worth A$880 million.

Hong Kong society

Signalling fault disrupts Hong Kong high-speed rail service, delaying 15 trains

Rail services have since resumed after 45-minute disruption to northbound trips on Sunday morning, Transport Department says.

Passengers enter gantries for Hong Kong’s high-speed rail services. Photo: Eric Jiang
Hong Kong courts

MTR Corp sues Opatra operator over HK$347,000 unpaid rent and fees at mall

Court document shows rail operator, as landlord of Citylink Plaza in Sha Tin, suing Sayles Retail for the outstanding payments.

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All four Opatra outlets in the city, including the flagship store in Causeway Bay, are closed. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong property

SHKP clinches rare MTR station-top megaproject in Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun

Developer has now won two projects in the area, which combined are expected to deliver nearly 6,800 flats.

Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp to deploy a world-first use of skidding method for Hung Shui Kiu station

Station sections to be built beside the operating Tuen Ma line and skidded into position to shorten construction time, but network disruptions are expected.

Crime in Hong Kong

MTR Corp senior manager conned out of HK$74m by fraudster posing as HSBC UK staff

Hong Kong police investigating case in which man, 59, was allegedly duped into sham green bond investment scheme over two years.

Hong Kong police are investigating after a 59-year-old man was allegedly duped into investing HK$74 million in green bonds. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong economy

How Hong Kong infrastructure, AI firms are tapping Malaysia’s growth prospects

Executives say they are actively pursuing business opportunities in Malaysia and that adapting to local market dynamics is key.

The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Hong Kong firms are eyeing a slice of the country’s infrastructure and AI sector. Photo: EPA-EFE
Accidents and personal safety

5 injured after taxi, 3 cars collide on Hong Kong highway

Four-vehicle pile-up at 8.40am prompts temporary closure of Kowloon-bound Tsing Kwai Highway until 10.39am.

Hong Kong transport

Transit giant CRRC redoubles Hong Kong push as sales pitch to overseas cities

Beijing’s largest rolling stock manufacturer is eyeing a local Kai Tak project – and its autonomous rail transit vehicle – as a launch pad for global expansion.

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Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp’s profit more than doubles to HK$15.8 billion on property gains

Hong Kong rail operator will earmark ‘much of the profit’ for asset replacement and maintenance, as well as development of new projects.

Net profits for Hong Kong’s rail operator, the MTR Corporation, more than doubled to HK$15.87 billion in the first half of the year. Photo: Edmond So

Video | MTR passenger’s hand caught in train door

Hong Kong rail giant MTR Corporation warns travellers not to attempt to pick up items that fall onto tracks.

Hong Kong transport

MTR passenger’s hand caught in door while trying to retrieve item from tracks

Video shows passenger kneeling at train door with left hand trapped while knocking on the glass with his right hand and saying, ‘Please open the door’.

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Hong Kong transport

MTR passengers face up to 30-minute delays after Hong Kong signal fault

MTR Corporation says it has deployed additional staff to assist passengers, urging them to allow extra time for their journeys.

The MTR Corporation has said it is repairing the faulty equipment near the tracks. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Rains fail to deter Chiikawa fans and big spenders after roundabout cancellation

Chiikawa Artiverse, organised by local design studio, AllRightsReserved, is in its second year and will run until September 6.

Visitors take pictures of themselves seated on the stationary merry-go-round in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

CUHK earmarks Pak Shek Kok site for new medical building and 10th college

CUHK president Dennis Lo says new site gives room to expand while warning that high housing costs remain a drag on city’s research sector.

Hong Kong transport

New Huanggang checkpoint to undergo major stress tests with 10,000 participants

Drills part of over 100 exercises to be conducted in coming months to ensure smooth and safe operations, security chief Chris Tang says.

Hong Kong transport

Huanggang’s stone-like facade inspired by rock-solid Shenzhen, Hong Kong ties

Architects behind revamped checkpoint, which is set to use new ‘joint inspection’ model, share their inspirations behind design.

The new Huanggang Port. The checkpoint will operate under a new “joint inspection” model. Photo: Edmond So
Transport and logistics

End of the 3-yuan ride? Shanghai considers first subway fare increase since 2005

Surging operational costs and strained municipal budgets are forcing mainland transit authorities to review long-suppressed fares.

A man passes through a turnstile at a metro station in Shanghai. The city is considering raising fares for the first time in more than two decades. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Drills to start as Hong Kong targets September launch of revamped border crossing

Security chief Chris Tang set to inspect Huanggang Port checkpoint featuring ‘co-location’ arrangement with Shenzhen on Friday.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong lifts all storm warnings as Typhoon Noul departs

City’s airport resumes operations after about 360 flights grounded, while forecaster warns of unsettled weather on Monday.

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