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What was the first MTR line?
On October 1, 1979, the first Light Rail Transit, aka the MTR, opened up. The original rail line was a 15-kilometer (9 mile) stretch from Shek Kip Mei to Kwun Tong, now part of the Kwun Tong and Tsuen Wan lines.
When was Hong Kong subway built?
MTR
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Began operation | 1 October 1910 (KCR opened) 1 October 1979 (MTR opened) 2 December 2007 (MTR and KCR operations merged) |
| Operator(s) | MTR Corporation |
| Technical | |
| System length | Heavy rail: 174.7 km (108.6 mi) Light rail: 36.2 km (22.5 mi) |
What is Hong Kong Metro’s on time record as of 2016?
MTR Corporation today (5 October 2016) reported that overall train service remained at a world-class level of 99.9% on-time performance in the first eight months of 2016.
How many train lines are there in Hong Kong?
The total route length of MTR network in Hong Kong is about 266.3 kilometers, including 9 local lines, Airport Express (AEL), The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link (Hong Kong Section) (XRL) and Light Rail.
Who founded MTR?
Yagnanarayana Maiya
Ganappayya MaiyaParameshwara Maiya
Mavalli Tiffin Room/Founders
When did MTR open?
September 30, 1979
MTR/Began operations
What is MTR Elizabeth line?
MTR Elizabeth line is the chosen operator to run Crossrail. We seek to provide operational excellence and the highest possible level of customer service for London. MTR Elizabeth line will deliver train and passenger services including: Excellence in customer service through 40 Elizabeth line stations.
How many metro lines are there in Shanghai?
18
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Number of lines | 18 |
| Number of stations | 467 (transfer stations counted repeateadly) 371 (international standards: unique stations) |
| Daily ridership | 10.63 million (2019 avg.) 13.29 million (record) |
| Annual ridership | 3.880 billion (2019) |
Is Hong Kong MTR underground?
Hong Kong’s subway system (Mass Transit Railway / MTR) is generally considered to be the best in the world. Hong Kong’s subway is also easy to use for foreigners because the signs, announcements, and calls are all in English, and there are helpful English-speaking staff.
Who owns the MTR?
Hong Kong Government
MTR Corporation
| Headquarters in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong | |
|---|---|
| Total assets | HK$263.768 billion (December 2017) |
| Owner | Hong Kong Government 75.09% Others 24.91% |
| Number of employees | 28,053 (June 2017) |
| Website | mtr.com.hk |
When was MTR started?
1924
Mavalli Tiffin Room/Founded
The company began with the establishment of the Mavalli Tiffin Room (commonly known as MTR) restaurant in Bangalore in 1924 by Yagnanarayana Maiya. In 1975 when India was under emergency, a Food Control Act was introduced which mandated that food was to be sold at very low prices.
Is MTR Indian company?
MTR Foods is an Indian manufacturer of processed vegetarian food products, such as ready meals, ready mixes, spices and condiments. MTR Foods’ domestic market is Southern India, and the company holds leading positions in its categories. Its factory is located in Bangalore.