Renowned for its efficient , reliable and tech-optimised railways , MTR is making travel smarter than ever . CEO Dr Jacob Kam tells how technology enhances integrated , streamlined and sustainable public transport
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Renowned for its efficient , reliable and tech-optimised railways , MTR is making travel smarter than ever . CEO Dr Jacob Kam tells how technology enhances integrated , streamlined and sustainable public transport
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V enturing into a new decade , a crucial and pertinent question in urban planning revolves around how to make our cities smarter . A pivotal aspect of more intelligent city living is public transport , ensuring residents can navigate their daily lives efficiently , reliably , and increasingly more sustainably .
MTR operates Hong Kong ’ s railway services , and is also a key property developer and manager in the city . It additionally invests , or takes part in O & M contracts for rail services in eight other cities globally : Beijing , Hangzhou , Macao , Shenzhen , Melbourne , Sydney , Stockholm and London .
In Hong Kong , the railway is the backbone of the city ’ s transport . Public transit is the most used mode of transport : 90 % of citizens use public transport in their daily lives . Train travel is the most efficient way of moving large amounts of people through the compact city , and MTR has made social and environmental friendliness a priority .
MARCH 2020