The MTR Corporation is making travel easier for Hong Kong residents with the addition of 112 new weekly train trips across three key rail lines. Starting on August 31st, commuters can enjoy increased service frequency on the East Rail, Tseung Kwan O, and Tuen Ma Lines.
Enhanced Services Across Major Lines
The East Rail Line has seen significant improvements, particularly for services to and from Lok Ma Chau and Lo Wu stations. This includes increased train availability on weekdays, weekends, and public holidays. Train frequency to Lo Wu station has been improved to 8.6 minutes, while service intervals to Lo Wu station are now between 5 and 5.6 minutes.
The Tseung Kwan O Line has also received a boost, with additional services between Po Lam and North Point stations every Saturday night. Trains now run every 4.5 minutes, compared to the previous five-minute interval. The interval for trains between Lohas Park and Tiu Keng Leng stations has been set at nine minutes.
The Tuen Ma Line is experiencing improved evening services on weekdays, with trains departing every 3.2 minutes between Nam Cheong and Tuen Mun, providing greater convenience for commuters traveling during peak hours.
New Weekday-Only Light Rail Route for Morning Commuters
In addition to the increased train frequencies, MTR has introduced a new weekday-only light rail route, Route 720, designed to cater to morning commuters. This route departs at 7:46 am and is targeted towards students, residents, and workers traveling between Tuen Mun and Tin Shui Wai.
Route 720 starts from Siu Hong and traverses key stops including Lam Tei, Nai Wai, Chung Uk Tsuen, Hung Shui Kiu, Hang Mei Tsuen, Tin Yiu, Locwood, Tin Shui, and Chestwood, concluding at the Tin Wing stop. It operates exclusively on weekdays, offering a tailored service to meet the specific needs of morning commuters.
These enhancements are part of MTR’s ongoing efforts to improve passenger experiences, particularly with the start of the new school year. The increased service frequency and new route are expected to significantly improve travel convenience for commuters throughout Hong Kong.
