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Looking to the future, what are some of the
major initiatives or projects that MTR has
planned to continue to benefit the community?
MTR is now focused on the next exciting phase
of local rail transport development. We are
working on several new railway projects to
support the government’s overall development
strategy, including the Northern Metropolis
Development Strategy. We also look forward to
the new railway projects recommended under
the Strategic Studies on Railways and Major
Roads Beyond 2030. Together, these initiatives
will provide more efficient links between
local communities and create jobs. It will also
strengthen economic ties with neighbouring
cities in the Greater Bay Area and create
opportunities for transit-oriented development
to add more momentum to city’s development.
“ I’m happy to Having served as * The Underframe Inspection Robot, one of the smart maintenance solutions
see that good chairman of the adopted by MTR, can scan the underframe of trains with high efficiency using image
progress has MTR for two terms, will recognition and artificial intelligence.
been made thus
far. We will you highlight the most About
satisfying achievements MTR Corporation
you have made during
your tenure? MTR keeps cities moving, connecting people and
communities. It is a world-class operator of sustainable rail
continue to bring The launch of the new transport and is regarded as one of the world leaders in
Corporate Strategy is an the railway industry for safety, reliability, customer service
this vision to important milestone for sure. and efficiency. With over 50,000 staff*, MTR is devoted
life to enhance to providing caring service to passengers and make their
journeys more convenient and pleasant.
our long-term Back in 2020, we discussed
• Wide network coverage in Hong Kong
prospects while how to further thrash out
contributing to a fit-for-future business MTR has been extending its railway network to provide greater
strategy for MTR and to connectivity in Hong Kong. Currently, MTR’s railway service
connects all 18 local districts via its 271-km network. In 2022,
the sustainable deepen its commitments to it carried an average of 4.45 million passenger journeys every
growth of the robust corporate governance, weekday and operated more than 1.64 million train trips
communities environmental stewardship on its heavy rail network, with passenger journeys on time
and social responsibility. maintained at a world class level of 99.9%.
in which we After rounds of engagement Apart from the domestic service, its East Rail Line and High
operate. and studies, we launched the Speed Rail services offer convenient options to cross-boundary
Corporation’s new Corporate commuters to travel between Hong Kong and the Mainland
of China. Meanwhile, the Airport Express provides a swift link
Strategy in mid-2021 to between Hong Kong International Airport and the city’s vibrant
Central business hub.
set out directions for future development. Apart
Looking forward, MTR is progressing various local railway
from identifying three business pillars of “Hong projects to build an even more extensive future Hong
Kong railway network and working on initiatives to further
Kong Core”, “Mainland China and International strengthen connectivity with the Greater Bay Area.
Businesses” and “New Growth Engine”, the last pillar Along with its services in Hong Kong, MTR has also exported
its railway experience and expertise beyond Hong Kong. MTR
being a new stream to harness the opportunities
of new technologies and innovations that could
reinforce our core competence in railway and related
operations. With the business objectives set, we also
embarked on an organizational restructure within the
Corporation. We also outlined a strong commitment
to ESG.
I’m happy to see that good progress has been made
thus far. We will continue to bring this vision to life to
enhance our long-term prospects while contributing
to the sustainable growth of the communities in
which we operate.
11 AMCHAM SOUTH CHINA
Looking to the future, what are some of the
major initiatives or projects that MTR has
planned to continue to benefit the community?
MTR is now focused on the next exciting phase
of local rail transport development. We are
working on several new railway projects to
support the government’s overall development
strategy, including the Northern Metropolis
Development Strategy. We also look forward to
the new railway projects recommended under
the Strategic Studies on Railways and Major
Roads Beyond 2030. Together, these initiatives
will provide more efficient links between
local communities and create jobs. It will also
strengthen economic ties with neighbouring
cities in the Greater Bay Area and create
opportunities for transit-oriented development
to add more momentum to city’s development.
“ I’m happy to Having served as * The Underframe Inspection Robot, one of the smart maintenance solutions
see that good chairman of the adopted by MTR, can scan the underframe of trains with high efficiency using image
progress has MTR for two terms, will recognition and artificial intelligence.
been made thus
far. We will you highlight the most About
satisfying achievements MTR Corporation
you have made during
your tenure? MTR keeps cities moving, connecting people and
communities. It is a world-class operator of sustainable rail
continue to bring The launch of the new transport and is regarded as one of the world leaders in
Corporate Strategy is an the railway industry for safety, reliability, customer service
this vision to important milestone for sure. and efficiency. With over 50,000 staff*, MTR is devoted
life to enhance to providing caring service to passengers and make their
journeys more convenient and pleasant.
our long-term Back in 2020, we discussed
• Wide network coverage in Hong Kong
prospects while how to further thrash out
contributing to a fit-for-future business MTR has been extending its railway network to provide greater
strategy for MTR and to connectivity in Hong Kong. Currently, MTR’s railway service
connects all 18 local districts via its 271-km network. In 2022,
the sustainable deepen its commitments to it carried an average of 4.45 million passenger journeys every
growth of the robust corporate governance, weekday and operated more than 1.64 million train trips
communities environmental stewardship on its heavy rail network, with passenger journeys on time
and social responsibility. maintained at a world class level of 99.9%.
in which we After rounds of engagement Apart from the domestic service, its East Rail Line and High
operate. and studies, we launched the Speed Rail services offer convenient options to cross-boundary
Corporation’s new Corporate commuters to travel between Hong Kong and the Mainland
of China. Meanwhile, the Airport Express provides a swift link
Strategy in mid-2021 to between Hong Kong International Airport and the city’s vibrant
Central business hub.
set out directions for future development. Apart
Looking forward, MTR is progressing various local railway
from identifying three business pillars of “Hong projects to build an even more extensive future Hong
Kong railway network and working on initiatives to further
Kong Core”, “Mainland China and International strengthen connectivity with the Greater Bay Area.
Businesses” and “New Growth Engine”, the last pillar Along with its services in Hong Kong, MTR has also exported
its railway experience and expertise beyond Hong Kong. MTR
being a new stream to harness the opportunities
of new technologies and innovations that could
reinforce our core competence in railway and related
operations. With the business objectives set, we also
embarked on an organizational restructure within the
Corporation. We also outlined a strong commitment
to ESG.
I’m happy to see that good progress has been made
thus far. We will continue to bring this vision to life to
enhance our long-term prospects while contributing
to the sustainable growth of the communities in
which we operate.
11 AMCHAM SOUTH CHINA
