All aboard the retro express: vintage MTR train delights 1,400 fans in Hong Kong
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Around 1,400 railway fans in Hong Kong celebrated the MTR's 45th anniversary on 24 Aug 2024 by boarding a retro-styled train reminiscent of the first-generation carriages from 1979; the event began at 10:45 AM at Choi Hung station, with the train departing at 12 PM for Tiu Keng Leng; the vintage train features a red stripe and classic interiors, attracting fans and families eager to learn about the railway's history; notable attendees included Felix Cheng, 20, and Alan Cheung Siu-man, 55, who shared personal memories and memorabilia from the MTR's launch on 1 Oct 1979; the train will operate on urban lines until the end of the year.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3275775/all-aboard-retro-express-vintage-mtr-train-delights-1400-railway-fans-hong-kong
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"content": "All aboard the retro express: vintage MTR train delights 1,400 fans in Hong Kong\n==========\n\nAround 1,400 railway fans in Hong Kong celebrated the MTR's 45th anniversary on 24 Aug 2024 by boarding a retro-styled train reminiscent of the first-generation carriages from 1979; the event began at 10:45 AM at Choi Hung station, with the train departing at 12 PM for Tiu Keng Leng; the vintage train features a red stripe and classic interiors, attracting fans and families eager to learn about the railway's history; notable attendees included Felix Cheng, 20, and Alan Cheung Siu-man, 55, who shared personal memories and memorabilia from the MTR's launch on 1 Oct 1979; the train will operate on urban lines until the end of the year.\n\n#Mtr #HongKong #VintageTrain #RailwayFans #Anniversary #Transport #History #Celebration #Community #Events\n\nhttps://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3275775/all-aboard-retro-express-vintage-mtr-train-delights-1400-railway-fans-hong-kong",
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