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Hong Kong's MTR Set for New Signalling System Launch

2/24/2026

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  • The MTR Corporation will launch the Tsuen Wan line's new signalling system on March 15 after safety tests and government approval.
  • The initial rollout may encounter glitches, and MTR has contingency plans.
  • Deputy Director Cheris Lee Yuen-ling said upgrades to Island, Kwun Tong, and Tseung Kwan O will proceed one per year, finishing by 2029.
  • The rollout is a key step in upgrading Hong Kong's ageing rail network.