KCR (Kowloon-Canton Railway)

route length of 36-15 km and 68 stops, the Light Rail system provides services for the residents of the new towns of the North West New Territories. it operates daily between 5:17 am to 1:15 am the following day and service is provided every 1.3 minutes on the busiest sections.

Passenger interchanging between Light Rail and West Rail can enjoy free transfers on Light Rail (on journeys with an adult  octopus fare of 3.9 or less); whereas passengers interchanging between Light Rail and KCR feeded buses can enjoy free transfers on buses.

Advise: Once you have a single ride ticket, or have validated your Octopus card, you can board the train directly without going through a gate or turnstile. Please note that this "honour" fare system is enforced by occasional spot checks conducted by Passenger Services Assistants.

Additional Tips: Kowloon-Canton Railway runs commuter service between Lo Wu (border with Shenzhen), Tuen Mun, Kowloon & Shatin. East Rail runs from Lo Wu to Hung Hom Railway Station (South Kowloon). West Rail Runs from Tuen Mun to Nam Cheong(Sham Shui Po - West Kowloon). KCR also offers Intercity Passenger Service to Shanghai, Guangdong & Beijing. They are based at Hung Hom Station. Light Rail is also offered by the KCR to residents living at Northwest New Terroritories. You will probably encounter it if you are exploring Tuen Mun & vicinity.

Enquiries:

KCR Hotline at 2929-3399

• Getting around by KCR
• KCRC Official Website