Hong Kong MTR (香港地铁)

The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) is a major public transport network serving Hong Kong. The Hong Kong MTR began operation in 1979 and has since become one of the most efficient and well-respected metro systems in the world. Operated by MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL), it consists of heavy rail, light rail and feeder bus service, centered on a 10-line rapid transit network serving urbanized areas of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories.

OperatorMTR Corporation Limited
Operation start1 October 1979
Total Lines12 Metro Lines
Total Station103 Active Stations
Metro City/CountryHong Kong China
Official Webmtr.com.hk

Metro linesStationsTerminal stations
▣ East Rail Line (EAL)15Lo Wu ⇄ Admiralty
▣ East Rail Line15Lok Ma Chau ⇄ Admiralty
▣ Tung Chung Line12Tung Chung ⇄ Hong Kong
▣ Tuen Ma Line27Tuen Mun ⇄ Wu Kai Sha
▣ Airport Express Line5AsiaWorld-Expo ⇄ Hong Kong
▣ Disneyland Resort Line2Disneyland Resort ⇄ Sunny Bay
▣ Kwun Tong Line17Tiu Keng Leng ⇄ Whampoa
▣ Tsuen Wan Line16Tsuen Wan ⇄ Central
▣ Island Line17Chai Wan ⇄ Kennedy Town
▣ Tseung Kwan O Line (TKL)9Po Lam ⇄ Exhibition Centre
▣ Tseung Kwan O Branch Line8LOHAS Park ⇄ Exhibition Centre
▣ South Island Line5South Horizons ⇄ Admiralty

  • MTR Corporation Limited was established in 1975, and the first MTR line, the Kwun Tong Line, began operations in 1979.
  • Over the years, the MTR has expanded its network to cover various parts of Hong Kong, including Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and Lantau Island.
  • The MTR network consists of several lines, serving both urban and suburban areas. The lines include the Island Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, Tseung Kwan O Line, East Rail Line, West Rail Line.
  • MTR is known for its high efficiency, reliability and punctuality. Trains operate frequently, and the system is designed to minimize delays.
  • The Octopus Card is a widely used contactless smart card for fare payments on the MTR as well as public transport, retail and other forms of services.
  • There are eight interchange stations, which allow passengers to easily transfer between different MTR lines, increasing connectivity.
  • The Airport Express is a dedicated line that provides fast and convenient connections between Hong Kong International Airport and the city centre.