The MTR’s East Rail Line Cross-Harbour Extension officially opened on Sunday (May 15), allowing commuters from the northeast New Territories to reach the financial districts in Central and Admiralty in a single ride.
Railway enthusiasts reported queueing all night to be part of history as the first-ever service on the cross-harbor section of the MTR's East Rail Line departed early in early morning.
Some people joining the new Exhibition Centre station service said they'd joined the line at 10 pm on Saturday to guarantee a place on the first train.
MTR executives and guests were also aboard the train, which made its way beneath the harbor to Hung Hom in just five minutes.
The 46-kilometer line connects the northeastern New Territories with Hong Kong Island for the first time.
At an opening ceremony on Saturday, Chief Executive Carrie Lam predicted that the line would be an immense success and said it may even be extended as far as Shenzhen in the future.
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