MTR
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Rail and Transit
| Stands for | Mass Transit Railway |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
MTR stands for Mass Transit Railway, a rail and transit abbreviation.
Hong Kong's rapid transit network and the company that runs it, known for reliability and for a "rail plus property" model in which it develops buildings above its stations to fund the system.
Example: The MTR Airport Express gets you from Central to the airport in 24 minutes.
Usage notes
The first line opened in 1979. The MTR Corporation, majority-owned by the Hong Kong government, also operates rail systems in London, Stockholm, Sydney and mainland China. It is among the few major metros in the world to turn a profit.
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