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Revision as of 08:21, 14 July 2003 by David Stewart (talk | contribs) (adding info on MTRC + Octopus cards)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The MTR or Mass Transit Railway is the subway of Hong Kong. It is operated by the MTRC, a company listed on the Hang Seng stock exchange.
The network has 6 lines:
- Kwun Tong Line: between Yau Ma Tei and Tiu Keng Leng
- Tsuen Wan Line: between Tsuen Wan and Central
- Island Line: between Sheung Wan and Chai Wan - on Hong Kong Island
- Tseung Kwan O Line: between Po Lam and North Point
- Tung Chung Line: between Tung Chung and Hong Kong station (Central)
- Airport Express: between the Airport and Hong Kong station (Central)
The line utilises Octopus cards, a rechargeable magnetic swipe card which automatically calculates and deducts the fare for each trip, as well as the traditional ticketing system.