OTIS “ OTIS has provided strong support to MTRCL in conducting studies on innovation initiatives for escalators , including Escalator Comb Object Identification , Escalator Step Vibration Monitoring and Automatic Speed Change Systems . These aim to enhance passenger safety , escalator reliability and customer service .”
Thales “ Thales started early collaboration with MTR on smart operation in pilot implementation of full automatic control in Disneyland Resort Line . They continued various provision of advanced train control systems in our network for both greenfield and brownfield application .”
Arup “ We have worked with Arup on some initial concepts of applying technologies to our Smart City initiatives , focusing on sustainability initiatives such as driverless modes of transport , use of drones and innovations in operation of shopping malls and initiatives on energy saving concepts . We are also looking at possible collaboration on applying more digital technologies for project and construction management .”
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