MTR

Formerly, Hongkong had two train firms, the MTR Corp. (MTRC) and the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corp. (KCRC), collectively furnish 1 of the greatest urban rail services within inside worldThe simply expanded application extends all the way from the heart of Central and Causeway Bay for the New Territories and Lantau Island. Its 174.7kilometers of track addresses 82 stations on the Kwun Tong, Tsuen Wan, Island, Tung Chung, Tseung Kwan O, East Rail, West Rail, Ma On Shan and Disneyland Resort lines. The MTR now also runs a 35.2kilometer Airport Express and 36.2kilometers Light Rail networks which can take you to Hong Kong Airport and 68 stops in the North West New Territories. It additionally gives swift through train services to significant cities across Mainland China.

To experience the highest density of population on earth, you ought to ride the MTR during rush hours heading toward Central, for example, from anywhere in Kowloon or from Causeway Bay on Hong-kong Island.

Hong Kong’s MTR Cooperation will launch free Wi Fi at every MTR Stations beginning from July 8th, 2013. At present just 14 MTR stations have been equipped with three computers in iCentres for passengers surfing internets. This will change from July 8th, 2013 onwards. MTR passengers can connect to the internet with their smartphone, tablet computer or computer in the paid place – no matter which station they are.

Hong Kong MTR Train
In order to enjoy the free Wi Fi, all you need to do is to just look for the sign “MTR Free Wi-Fi Hotspots” (in orange colour) and connect to the “MTR Free WiFi” network with your device. Each customer can appreciate 15 minutes of free internet access per session with a maximum of 5 sessions for each smart phone, tablet PC or computer per day. Unfortunately, the free Wi Fi isn’t available on the platforms or trains, yet. For the locations of the place in MTR stations, you can click the link to assess.

MTR service hours
http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/train/service_hours.html

Octopus Card in Transportation
Hong Kong people use Octopus card for public transport, it is an easy and convenient card that saves your time to pay for the fare.
For more infomation, please visit the following sites:
http://www.octopus.com.hk/get-your-octopus/where-can-i-use-it/en/index.html
http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/train/about_octopus_use.html

For the journey time and fare of MTR, please visit journey planner.
http://www.mtr.com.hk/jplanner/flash_eng/index.php