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High-Speed Rail Expands: 16 New Destinations for Hong Kong Travelers

1/11/2026

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Starting January 26, travelers from Hong Kong gain direct high-speed rail access to 16 new destinations in mainland China, including Nanjing and Wuxi, per MTR Corporation.
The sleeper service to Shanghai's Hongqiao station will rise from four weekly pairs to daily due to high demand.
Online pre-purchase for these upgraded services begins Monday.
The new stops target the Yangtze River Delta and Guangdong, bringing total direct-access destinations to 110.

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Starting January 26, travelers from Hong Kong gain direct high-speed rail access to 16 new destinations in mainland China, including Nanjing and Wuxi, per MTR Corporation.
The sleeper service to Shanghai's Hongqiao station will rise from four weekly pairs to daily due to high demand.
Online pre-purchase for these upgraded services begins Monday.
The new stops target the Yangtze River Delta and Guangdong, bringing total direct-access destinations to 110.