MTR Corp’s use of CRRC technology can act as ‘showcase’ for rest of the world

The deployment of mainland China-made rail equipment and technologies by Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation can provide a “showcase” for their applications overseas, a top representative of manufacturing giant CRRC has said.Jin Guozhong, chief engineer of the CRRC-qishuyan-institute" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="77875" data-entity-type="organization">CRRC Qishuyan Institute, the Chinese state-owned manufacturer’s research and development centre in Changzhou, said on Friday there was a synergy between the two rail firms that went beyond equipment deployment.The semi-privatised MTR Corp had also played the role of “superconnector” by partnering with mainland rail firms looking to expand overseas, Hong Kong’s rail operator said.When asked about the synergy between the firms, Jin told Hong Kong media visiting the mainland city of Changzhou: “It’s highly likely, given that Hong Kong’s MTR Corp has one of the highest passenger volumes in the world, and that its operational and maintenance systems offer valuable experience.”He said the MTR Corp had applied new technologies by CRRC, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and passenger flow management and intelligent systems, with the latter including those overseeing power grids, rolling stock and railway lines.“So Hong Kong can serve as a showcase for our future applications, which will create a significant impact on the global rail industry,” Jin said.