September 2024: For the month of September, those travelling around Hong Kong Island on weekends and public holidays will get to hop on the old-school train along the Island Line – check out the full schedule here. And just to top things off, a large-scale rail-themed carnival will take place from September 25 to 29, bringing a slew of games, photo spots, and railway-themed amusement rides to the Central Harbourfront Event Space.
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To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the MTR public transport system, the railway operator has launched an anniversary-themed train to run on urban lines across the city. Featuring the iconic red-and-white exterior, this train incorporates classic elements found in first-generation carriages, which is sure to bring back fond memories for many Hongkongers.
Citizens of a certain age will no doubt remember the ball-shaped hand holds as well as the orange-hued interiors from MTR journeys taken decades ago – elements which will all be present in the anniversary train. Four carriages themed ‘Memories’ will look like a blast from the 90s past, complete with warm-toned lighting. There will also be another four cars themed ‘Togetherness’, featuring comic characters from My Boy which was famous back in the 70s to the 80s, now revitalised by local comic artist Li Chi-tak to show the evolution of Hong Kong’s railway through the years. The MTR 45th anniversary train will be running on selected urban lines from now until the end of this year.
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