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MTR to operate the Hong Kong HSR service for at least the next 10 years
The high-speed link (HSR) offers new facilities, smoother travel and shorter journey times between Hong Kong and Mainland China.
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Hong Kong high-speed rail line completes trial operations successfully
A ‘safe and sound’ confirmation received from the Hong Kong Government signifies the required statutory inspections and testing have been completed.
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XRL: Bridging the high‑speed gap between Hong Kong and Mainland China
Jeremy Long, Chief Executive Officer – European Business of MTR Corporation, provides a project overview of the 26km-long Hong Kong Section of the impressive Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL), including tunnel construction methods, details of the new Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and the overall benefits that will be…
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KeolisAmey has been chosen to operate Wales and Borders rail service
The Welsh train network will soon undergo a great transformation with a new operator chosen; improving the passenger experience and the connections across the country…
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MTR European Head of Property appointed to bring rail investment model to Europe
In the latest step towards bringing Rail plus Property to Europe, MTR Corporation has appointed a new European Head of Property…
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Hong Kong’s high-speed line enters final preparation phase
MTR Corporation, the operator of the future Elizabeth Line, has moved one step closer to completing work on a nine-year, high-speed rail project in Hong Kong…
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MTR increases UK footprint with global revenue growth
With positive financial results from 2017 and many awards obtained, London Crossrail operator, MTR, continues to expand its UK operations…
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MTR: Importing excellence from Stockholm to Shenfield
Population growth is a challenge facing major cities across the globe. The flow of people into urban centres puts an increasing strain upon transport networks, creating the need for new infrastructure in densely populated areas where space is at a premium. Jeremy Long, CEO at European Business of MTR Corporation,…
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Hong Kong Chief Executive Mrs Carrie Lam visits MTR Crossrail in London
The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong administration has met with MTR Crossrail officials to hear how the new service is transforming rail services for passengers in London.
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MTR builds on its strong reputation
6 September 2016 | By Jeremy Long, Chief Executive Officer – European Business of MTR Corporation
MTR Corporation has been operating in Sweden since 2009 when it began running the Stockholm Metro. Since then, it has fast become one of the country’s leading transport operators, extending its activities in the region to also cover suburban, rolling stock maintenance and intercity services. In this article Jeremy Long,…
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MTR Express voted best railway operator in Sweden
4 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
MTR Express, the rail service connecting Stockholm and Gothenburg, has been voted best rail operator in Sweden according to a new passenger survey.
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FirstGroup/MTR joint venture to bid for South Western franchise
16 June 2016 | By Victoria White
MTR Corporation is to join FirstGroup in a joint venture partnership to bid for the South Western rail franchise...
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Transport Minister views MTR rail transport projects in Hong Kong
3 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Minister of State for Transport visited infrastructure projects in Hong Long on 03 June, under the leadership if MTR Corporation.
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MTR Crossrail marks first year of TfL Rail operation
1 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
MTR Crossrail has celebrated its first year operating TfL Rail which will form the eastern branch of the Elizabeth line from 2018.
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Three companies shortlisted to compete for the next West Midlands franchise
7 April 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
The shortlisted bidders are: London and West Midlands Railway Ltd.; West Midlands Trains Ltd.; and MTR Corporation (West Midlands) Ltd...