The MTR announced today (Jan. 4) that the passenger volume for the Hong Kong section of the high-speed rail reached a new high last year, exceeding 30 million trips, marking a 17% increase year-on-year. On the 27th of last month, the West Kowloon Station recorded nearly 140,000 passengers, setting a new single-day passenger record. Since its opening in September 2018, the cumulative passenger volume for the Hong Kong section has recently surpassed 100 million.
The MTR pointed out that currently, short-distance passengers account for about 80% of the total, while Hong Kong residents make up approximately 45% of overall passenger numbers, an increase from around 30% since the service began. The remaining passengers are from the mainland and overseas, reflecting the high-speed rail's role in promoting interaction and exchanges between the two regions.
MTR CEO Jeny YEUNG stated that since the service started, the MTR has actively participated in close collaboration with mainland railway units and the governments of both regions to increase the number of stations and enhance services. In the future, they will continue to coordinate closely with relevant units to improve the travel experience, expand the network, and promote integration to leverage advantages.
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