If you’ve seen an uptick in the frequency of Hong Kong citizens taking a trip to and from Shenzhen in the previous 2 months, you’re not alone.
More Hong Kong locals are delighting in the cooking and shopping thrills of Shenzhen compared to previous years.
In terrific news for those shuttling in between the 2 cities, Hong Kong MTR revealed on December 27 that — beginning with January 10, 2024 — the variety of high-speed trains in between Hong Kong and Shenzhen will be increased.
MTR Train Schedule (from January 10, 2024). Screenshot by That’s
MTR Train Schedule(from January 10, 2024). Screenshot by That’s
The everyday services — presently at 74 — will be enhanced to 98, and the departure time for some short-distance trains will be extended.
According to MTR, tickets for high-speed cross-border trains covering the travel duration beginning with January 10, 2024will be readily available for salefrom today, December 29, 2023.
With these brand-new plans, the last train from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station to Futian Railway Station will extend up until 11pm, while the last train from Futian TrainStation to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station will extend up until 10.31 pm.
The last train from Guangzhou East Railway Station to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station will likewise be reached 8.50 pm.
This not just implies a boost in the variety of trains however likewise an extension of service hours, offering considerable benefit for locals taking a trip in between the 2 cities.
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[Cover image by Billy Jiang/That’s]