Monthly Archives: January 2018

Extending the Ma On Shan line from 4 to 8 car trains

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Marcus Wong

Since the Ma On Shan line opened in December 2004 it has operated as a branch line in the New Territories of Hong Kong, connecting to the rest of the network at Tai Wai station. But nothing stays still in […]

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MTR diesel transfers and double headed passenger trains

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Marcus Wong

The “Intercity Through Train” service links Hong Kong to mainland China, running express across the border from Hung Hom station. Jointly operated by the MTR Corporation of Hong Kong and the Chinese Ministry of Railways, these trains are normally hauled […]

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