Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to host exhibition with retired trains, driving simulator

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation will launch a large-scale railway exhibition at Hung Hom Station on May 16, featuring four retired trains and a new immersive train driving simulator.The rail giant said on Saturday that the exhibition, titled “Station Rail Voyage: Explorer”, would feature an expanded layout with a refreshed look.“The exhibition retains four iconic retired trains on display while introducing a new immersive train driving simulator and a range of interactive experiences, offering the public a one-stop opportunity to explore the professional work behind the city’s daily railway operations and the close connection between railway development and urban growth,” the firm said.Visitors admire a train model at the exhibition preview at Hung Hom Station. Photo: Eugene LeeA highlight of the exhibition is the new “Becoming a Train Captain” experience, which allows visitors to simulate operating a train in a driver training cab.