Hong Kong's high-speed rail service will undergo a major expansion starting January 26, adding 16 new direct destinations to its network. This upgrade increases the total number of stations accessible from West Kowloon to 110, improving connectivity with the mainland.
The enhancement also includes increased frequency on key routes and reduced travel times, offering greater convenience for passengers traveling between Hong Kong SAR and cities in Guangdong and Fujian provinces.
New Stations and Improved Services
Tickets for the new routes are now available for pre-purchase. The additional stations include:
• Southern China: Qingyuan, Miluo East, Quanzhou East, Quanzhou South, Huidong, Huizhou South, Fuzhou South, Shantou South, Huilai, Lufeng East, Lufeng South, Chaonan, and Xingning South.
• Eastern China: Nanjing, Wuxi, and Hefei.
Services to Guangzhou South Station will increase from 19 to 24 pairs of trains per day. Trains to Chaoshan, Xiamen, and Fuzhou will make more stops along the route, while travel time to Fuzhou Station will be reduced by approximately 20 minutes. In addition, one of the three daily round-trip services to Xiamen will be extended to Fuzhou, and daily trains to Shantou will increase from four to five pairs.
Fares and Scheduling
Fares are denominated in Chinese yuan and adjusted monthly based on exchange rates. Tickets purchased in Hong Kong dollars reflect the exchange rate at the time of purchase, which may differ from the rate on the travel date. Child tickets are priced at approximately half the adult fare for high-speed routes, while on EMU sleeper trains, children's tickets will not exceed the adult fare.
Timetables and detailed fare information can be found on the official Express Rail Link website:
• Timetable:
https://www.highspeed.mtr.com.hk/en/ticket/timetable.html
• Fares:
https://www.highspeed.mtr.com.hk/en/ticket/fare.html
Author | Feng Huiting
Photo | Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong S.A.R.
Editor | Wei Shen, James Campion, Shen He
