The new systems have enhanced service reliability and availability without compromising safety. The new signalling systems adopt a number of key features with an aim to maximise the capabilities of MTR’s signalling systems, enhance reliability and improve operational efficiency: Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) with moving blockĬompared to the previous generation of signalling, trains are able to operate with shorter headways achieved by advanced moving block signalling.
#Hong kong mtr upgrade#
Upon completion of the signalling upgrade projects, train service frequency, overall capacity, operational resilience and train reliability will be further enhanced. The signalling upgrade will bring enhancement to eight out of the 11 heavy railway lines and cover over 70 per cent of MTR’s existing heavy railway route length in Hong Kong. One important mission is to upgrade the signalling system by adopting state-of-the-art technology and advanced train control facilities.
#Hong kong mtr series#
To meet the growing demand for mobility in Hong Kong, and further enhance customer experience, a series of initiatives known as ‘Rail Gen 2.0’ have been launched which aim to upgrade and extend the existing network in order to bring superior connectivity, better facilities and improved services. While the railway strives to upkeep its high performance, similar to other railway operators in the world, we are facing a number of challenges including Near Capacity Operation (NCO) and increasing demand for train service reliability. It is regarded as one of the world’s most reliable railway systems, as demonstrated by its achievement of 99.9 per cent on-time service. MTR operates 11 domestic heavy railway lines and a light-rail system, and carries approximately 5.8 million daily passenger trips in Hong Kong. MTR Corporation has carried out extensive risk assessment covering all possible risks during the different stages of signalling replacement works and testing