The first coaches were built by British train manufacturer Metro-Cammell, which closed in 2005. The design faded into history after the MTR Corporation modernised its trains between 1997 and 2001.

An MTR train that was carrying passengers has derailed in Hong Kong, leading to a service suspension on the East Rail line. It is the first time a railcar carrying commuters has gone off the track ...

While many visitors simply hop in a taxi and zoom off to downtown, you can avoid the cab fare by using the MTR's high-speed Airport Express. This train takes only 24 minutes to reach the city ...