MTR Passengers to Enjoy Interchange Discount on Green Minibus Route 409K

Adult Octopus Card users who transfer between the MTR and route 409K can save $2 on the combined MTR/GMB fare. The discount is valid within one hour of a passenger entering or exiting the MTR ticket gates at Tsuen Wan West Station.

Indulge in a Day of Nature and Culture with
MTR - Hong Kong Wetland Park Double Offers

Local and overseas visitors can experience the amazing wetlands of the Hong Kong Wetland Park with a 10% discount on admission tickets and explore heritage sites in the Northwest New Territories of Hong Kong with free travel on Light Rail and MTR Bus on the same day by taking advantage of the MTR – Hong Kong Wetland Park Double Offers.

During the promotion period, Hong Kong Wetland Park is hosting its "Wetland Kaleidoscope" series of activities. In addition to the fun games and exhibitions being planned, visitors will be invited to capture the Park's unique natural environment through photos, paintings or drawings and their submitted works may be put on display at the Park's Viewing Gallery.

Integrated Single Journey Ticketing System Trial Completed
Interchange Ticket Gates Removal Starts on 26 October

The MTR Corporation today (20 October 2008) announced that the Trial of the Integrated Single Journey Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) System introduced on 28 September 2008 has verified that the new computer software is functioning smoothly and reliably. The Corporation would now proceed to permanently remove the 100 interchange ticket gates at the three interchange stations to bring about truly seamless travel in the MTR network. The works began at Kowloon Tong Station on 26 October 2008, followed by Mei Foo at a later date and then Nam Cheong Station. The whole gate removal programme will take about three weeks to complete.

At Kowloon Tong and Mei Foo stations, public announcements will be made regularly reminding passengers to follow "Yellow for interchange". More than 150 Customer Service Ambassadors wearing yellow T-shirts will also be on hand to assist passengers at the two stations.
More information about the upcoming changes is available through exhibitions at station concourses to be held from 21 October 2008. Location specific notices will be on display at Kowloon Tong Station and Mei Foo Station to inform passengers of the changes at that particular location. In addition, information leaflets and flyers introducing the new seamless travel arrangements at Kowloon Tong Station and Mei Foo Station are available at the respective stations and have been sent to nearby offices, schools and residential buildings.

New Interior, Greater Comfort for Airport Express Passengers

Starting from 22 October 2008, Airport Express passengers will soon enjoy a new-look environment and a more comfortable journey, thanks to a HK$27 million refurbishment programme for the interior of Airport Express trains.

The MTR Corporation will be replacing seat cushions, seat covers and carpets for the entire Airport Express fleet of 11 trains. The first refurbished train has come into service on 22 October 2008 while work on the remaining 10 will be completed by mid-2009.

The vivid purple and green seat covers will complement the carpeting which will be in royal blue. These vibrant and energetic colours will brighten up the train interiors and provide a refreshing and modernized feel. They also match the colour scheme of the Airport Express train exteriors.

Another improvement is the provision of mobile phone charging facilities on the Airport Express platform at Hong Kong Station. Passengers finding their mobile phones low on power can top up their batteries during the few minutes between trains so that they never have to worry about missing an important call. The facilities are being offered on a trial basis to gauge demand.

Spend at MTR Shops to Win Tokyo Group Shopping Tour and More

Shop at MTR Shops and win an exclusive Tokyo group shopping tour for 15 people and MTR Shops Cash Coupons with total value of more than $1 million. From 1 to 30 November 2008, customers can redeem one "Tokyo Group Shopping Extravaganza" scratch-and-win card for every $30 spent in any MTR Shop. A maximum of three cards can be redeemed with each spending transaction while stock lasts.

Each scratch-and-win card has an individual lucky draw number. Participants can simply call the Lucky Draw 24-Hour Hotline at 8228 0332 from 1 November to 7 December 2008 and enter the lucky draw number on the card to find out if they are the lucky winners. Winners can collect their prize by visiting the MTR Travel Services Centre at MTR Admiralty Station (near Entrance/Exit B) with the winning card from 10 December to 23 December 2008.

Successful Start for Interchange Ticket Gates Removal Works

In the early hours of the morning on 26 October 2008, 13 interchange ticket gates in the East Rail Line Northern Concourse of Kowloon Tong Station were permanently removed.

Interchanging passengers alighting trains on Platform 2 (East Tsim Sha Tsui-bound direction) are now experiencing truly seamless travel. Other than not having to pass their Octopus cards over processors or insert Single Journey Tickets into the ticket gate slots, there are no gates to block their way. Instead, there is a wide open passageway decorated in yellow to enable passengers to walk even more comfortably and effortlessly to transfer to the Kwun Tong Line.

More than 150 ambassadors have been deployed at the station to hold up bright yellow signs reminding passengers to follow "Yellow for interchange" and not to exit unless their destination is Kowloon Tong.
The removal of 100 interchange ticket gates at Kowloon Tong, Mei Foo and Nam Cheong stations will take about three weeks to complete.

Carnival Spreads Joy to Tin Shui Wai

Children and residents in Tin Shui Wai enjoyed a delightful afternoon on 26 October 2008 when the MTR Corporation joined hands with the Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children (HKSPC) to organize the Tin Shui Wai Carnival at Tin Shui Wai Park and Kingswood Ginza.

Nineteen game booths reflecting the theme of "happiness and harmony" brightened up the Sunday for the Tin Shui Wai Community. Besides parent-child element, health counters were set up to allow participants to check their health and remind them of the importance of staying healthy. Young and old also enjoyed performances by school children and local groups.

Thirty local school and community organizations were involved in the carnival, manning game booths and putting on entertaining performances. More than 20 students from the Office of Service-Learning, Lingnan University also took part. The Tin Shui Wai Carnival let students have a chance to know more about the community and link up their academic knowledge with the serving experience.

MTR Souvenir Tickets Celebrate
Merged Railway's First Birthday

To celebrate the first anniversary of the Rail Merger on 2 December 2008, the MTR Corporation is issuing a limited edition "Rail Merger 1st Anniversary Souvenir Ticket Set" which will be available for sale starting 9 November 2008 while stock lasts.

Each set comprises of three souvenir tickets including the first-generation MTR Single Journey Ticket, the first-generation KCR paper-and-magnetic strip ticket and an exclusively-designed "Rail Merger 1st Anniversary Special Edition (2008)" Single Journey Ticket. The ticket set also comes with a specially-designed ticket holder and a mobile phone strap with three miniature versions of the souvenir tickets and a miniature Ticket Issuing Machine.

Each souvenir ticket is valid for one single ride on the MTR to any destination (excluding the Airport Express, East Rail Line first class, Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau and Racecourse stations, Light Rail, MTR Bus and MTR Feeder Bus) on or before 31 January 2009. The souvenir tickets will be returned to passengers after use.

Priced at $98 each, the ticket sets can be purchased at all MTR Customer Service Centres (except Airport Express, Light Rail, Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau and Racecourse stations). Each person is limited to two sets per purchase while stock lasts.

From 30 October to 6 November 2008, MTR Club members can enjoy priority purchase through the Corporation's website at www.mtr.com.hk at a special price of $90 per set.

From 7 to 15 November 2008, passengers who have joined the Airport Express "Ride To Rewards" Programme can also enjoy this special discount by presenting the registered Octopus Card at any Airport Express Customer Service Centres (except AsiaWorld–Expo Station, at the Airport Station, purchase can only be made at the Customer Service Centre on the Arrival Platform) when purchasing this souvenir ticket set while stock lasts.

Moreover, another souvenir ticket set, priced at $228 with 8 tickets, was launched for exclusive sale to MTR shareholders from 2 November.