By Rori-TAI Williams
The MTR or Mass Transit Railway is Hong Kong’s rapid transit system. Originally opened in 1979, the system now includes 211.6 km of rail with 155 stations, including 86 railway stations and 69 light rail stops. Under the government’s rail-led transport policy, the MTR system is a common mode of public transport in Hong Kong, offering efficiency and affordability, with over four million trips made in an average weekday. The integration of the Octopus smart card fare-payment technology into the MTR system in September 1997 enhanced the ease for Hong Kong commuters.
“Run, Pay, Squeeze”
“Ng Goi! Ng Goi!”
