Jerry Wong's

World of KCR in Hong Kong

One of the reasons I like KCR is its continous improvement in service. (i.e. adding more escalators, exits, free feeder buses, bigger signs, etc...)

Click here for KCRC official homepage.

However, not much information has been written about the company. Hence I want to present some information about KCR that you might find interesting.

Regional Metro or East Rail

Route length: 34km

Number of lines: 1

Number of stations: 12

Gauge: 1435mm

Rail weight and type: BS rail section 54 kg/m

Track type: Welded rail on concrete sleepers

Max. gradient: 1%

Minimum curve radius: 200m

Electrification type: 25 kV 50 Hz, overhead

Service interval: Peak hours, 2-3 1/2 minutes; off peak, 7-12 minutes

First train: 0552

Last train: 0012

Fare structure: Zonal, with single and stored value tickets

Integration with other modes: Common stored value ticket valid for travel also on Kowloon-Canton Railway, Citybus, and Kowloon Motor Bus

Revenue collection: Automatic machines and entrance/exit barriers

Revenue sources: Fares 77%, freight income 17%, other commercial sources 6%

Signalling: Colourlights, full track-circuiting, centrally controlled; automatic warning system

Automatic control: All tracks except within depots

Centralised control: All signalling, power supply and environment systems

Rolling stock: 86 three-car electric multiple-units

Main supplier: Metro Cammell

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This page was last updated on 1st May, 1997.