Transportation

After Renovation, Peak Tram Operates Again

DDHK.ORG – On Saturday (27/8/2022) the Peak Tram reopened, with a larger capacity tram car, as well as an updated upper and lower terminal. This was reported by RTHK. The consequence of the renewal and additional capacity is an increase in tariffs of more than 60 percent. Round trips for adults will now cost HK$88, up HK$36 from last year. A round-trip concession ticket will cost HK$44. May Tsang, general manager of Peak Complex, said that they had upgraded all rail systems and replaced the previous burgundy red tram carriages with green trams, referring to the previous generation tram carriages. Next-generation tram car... READ MORE

Getting to Know Hong Kong's Public Transport Modes: MTR, On Time Train Service (Part 2)

DDHK.ORG — Hong Kong is known as one of the countries with the best public transport systems in the world. Most areas in Hong Kong have been reached by the MTR or Mass Transit Railway, as the train mode of transportation in Hong Kong is called. The Hong Kong MTR train line even connects the city from the airport to the most remote areas directly adjacent to mainland China. For areas not covered by the MTR, from the seaside to the mountains, it can still be reached by bus, minibus, tram or taxi. In fact, the islands are also well connected via ferry services. DDHK News thoroughly explores the modes of transportation that... READ MORE

Getting to Know Hong Kong's Modes of Public Transport: Best in the World (1)

DDHK.ORG — Hong Kong is known as one of the countries with the best public transport systems in the world. Most areas in Hong Kong have been reached by the MTR or Mass Transit Railway, as the train mode of transportation in Hong Kong is called. The Hong Kong MTR train line even connects the city from the airport to the most remote areas directly adjacent to mainland China. For areas not covered by the MTR, from the seaside to the mountains, it can still be reached by bus, minibus, tram or taxi. In fact, the islands are also well connected via ferry services. Thanks to the connected transportation system, ... READ MORE