Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to launch new Tsuen Wan line signalling system in March

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Oscar LiuFebruary 24, 2026 at 09:03 AM

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Hong Kong's MTR Corporation will launch a new signalling system on the Tsuen Wan line on March 15, a key step in upgrading the city's aging rail network. The new system has undergone safety testing and received government approval. While the MTR Corp anticipates possible initial glitches and has prepared contingency plans, the upgrade aims to improve reliability. The company plans to upgrade the Island, Kwun Tong, and Tseung Kwan O lines at a rate of one per year following the Tsuen Wan line roll-out. The entire project is scheduled for completion in 2029.

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Island line 60% Tseung Kwan O line 60% Kwun Tong line 60% Cheris Lee Yuen-ling ×270% Hong Kong 80% Tsuen Wan line ×385% MTR Corporation ×290%

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Tsuen Wan line

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