[email protected]Jerry Wong's
World of MTR in Hong Kong
Despite the fact that I hate the MTR in Hong Kong, it is the fastest and most dependable form of transportation in Hong Kong. I always feel the company is very secretive about its operations in Hong Kong. (i.e. you can't take a photo within MTR, and most of you might notice there are "secret" platforms in Sheung Wan station)
However, it does have one of the most interesting website among all the transportation companies in Hong Kong, and please click here for MTR official homepage.
On the other hand, I want to present some information about MTR that you might find interesting.
Number of lines: 3
Number of stations: 37
Gauge: 1435mm
Rail weight and type: BS rail section 90A 45kg/m
Track type: Continously supported FB rail; discretely supported FB rail on overhead sections of Tsuen Wan extension
Max. gradient: 3%
Minimum curve radius: 300m
Tunnel type: Bored single-track, bored double-track and cut-and-cover
Electrification type: 1.5 kV dc, overhead
Service interval: Peak hours, 2-2 1/2 minutes; off peak, 4-8 minutes
First train: 0600
Last train: 0100
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 control: Automatic fare collection system at all stations
Revenue sources: Fares 91%, other commercial sources 9%
One-man operation: All trains
Signalling: Route relay interlocking
Automatic control: All tracks except within depots
Centralised control: All signalling, power supply and environment systems
Television control: Closed circuit TV on platforms to control passenger boarding and alighting, and for general surveillance
Rolling stock: 556 motor cars, 124 trailers,
Main supplier: Metro Cammell
Car dimensions: length 22.75m, width 3.096m, height 3.7m
Capacity: Seated 48, max standing (crush) 327
Tare and loaded weight: 39/60 tonnes (crush)
Doors: Electro-pneumatic belt-driven double sliding doors, 1.4m wide, 1.8m high, 10 per car
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This page was last updated on 19th September, 1999.