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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Rail milling machines on the MTR

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Marcus Wong

To keep trains running smoothly on the MTR network a wide variety of special maintenance vehicles are used to keep the tracks in top condition. One of these is a rail milling machine.


Photo via the ‘MTR Service Update’ unofficial Facebook page. Continue reading →

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Interchange stations on the Hong Kong MTR

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Marcus Wong

One thing the Hong Kong MTR is known for is the ease of navigating the network, with well designed stations making it simple to change between different lines on your way across the city. Here is a summary of the … Continue reading →

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Mileposts along the MTR East Rail Line

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Marcus Wong

Something you don’t see on a modern rail systems are old fashioned concrete mileposts, but I stumbled upon one on the northbound platform at Mong Kok East station.

2.5 kilometre milepost at Mong Kok East station Continue reading →

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