Why is MTR so good?

Why is MTR so good? Well, according to a new study, it's also the top transit system in the world. Despite having millions of passengers daily, the MTR is still so convenient and efficient that it can bring you almost anywhere in the city with spotless connections. In fact, it boasts a 99.9% punctuality rate.

What is the rarest Monopoly in the world?

Who owns the most Monopoly?

Neil Scallan is the current Guinness World Record holder for the largest collection of Monopoly boards. When the record was recorded in September 2018, the total was 2249. Now, his collection has grown to 3860 different boards - with another 100 boards set to be shipped to him in the coming weeks.

What is the most efficient metro in the world?

Our number one metro overall? The Seoul Subway in South Korea topped the list. The overall ranking takes into account every element of our study - so that includes the number of stations with step-free access, the price of a ticket and the age of the system (amongst many others).

Is there no eating or drinking on MTR?

According to the law, eating and drinking is not allowed on MTR trains or platforms. There is a HK$2,000 fine for those who do. True, it would be great for busy people to be able to cram in a bite to eat before getting to school or the office in the morning. But think about the smell on the train.

How fast is MTR?

Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, you can explore more destinations with the reliable and comfortable High Speed Rail service. Speedy: Running at 200km/h in the Hong Kong Section and up to 350km/h in the Mainland Section, High Speed Rail is the fastest cross-boundary land transport in Hong Kong.

Is the MTR profitable?

Hong Kong's MTR Corporation reported HK$2.43 billion (US$311.5 million) in profits from recurrent business in the first half of the year, rebounding from a HK$678 million loss in the same period in 2022, as the rail giant accelerated out of the coronavirus crisis.

How does the MTR make money?

MTR stations host more than 1,400 shops and nearly 47,000 advertising units. The company charges rent as well as earning money from telecoms operators by allowing them to provide mobile network coverage inside the rail system.

Why is MTR so cheap?

Originally Answered: How can the the Hong Kong MTR (metro transportation) be so cheap? The answer is simple, the MTR and Airport Express networks comprise a total of 93 stations and carry an average of about 4.84 million passengers per day. If there were fewer passengers, it would be much more expensive.

Why is Hong Kong MTR so good?

Its affordable transport network has high station density and a strong rail network for the city's large population. It's a popular mode of transit among commuters, despite the fact that it isn't available 24/7, like in some cities.

Why is MTR a monopoly?

As Hong Kong is very densely populated, there would be no physical space for another railway network to perform in Hong Kong. The MTR already connects a large number of Hong Kong areas to each other, and while the MTR line can be extended, there could not be another corporation competing in the same field.