The XRL train body is in a metallic silver tone, richly decorated with white and red waves. The sharp orange arc on the side of the first car is symbol of a Chinese dragon and denotes the Chinese tradition. Seats inside the train compartments are in different colours, with the use of soft lighting to create a pleasant travel environment. Hand luggage racks are installed above the seats. A rack for bulky luggage is also available in each compartment for the convenience of passengers. F i r s t C l a s s c o m p a r t m e n t S e c o n d C l a s s c o m p a r t m e n t M u l t i - s t a n d a r d p o w e r s o c k e t s The Hong Kong Section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link Better connections Unleash endless potential C a r i n g D es i g n, C o z y C o m p a r t m e n t Hanging hook next to the seat Individual reading light with switch Adjustable backrest Individual audio output socket (volume adjustable) Folding tray table, magazine holder, footrest and hanging hook in front of the seat Folding tray table and magazine holder Adjustable backrest Hanging hook next to the seat To make the journey more comfortable, the First Class and Second Class compartments come with different features: Second Class compartment: First Class compartment:
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The XRL train body is in a
metallic silver tone, richly decorated with white
and red waves. The sharp orange arc on the side of the first
car is symbol of a Chinese dragon and denotes the Chinese tradition. Seats inside the train compartments are in different colours, with the use of soft lighting to create a pleasant travel environment. Hand luggage racks are installed above the seats. A rack for bulky luggage is also available in each
compartment for the convenience of
passengers.
First Class compartment
Second Class compartment
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The Hong Kong Section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link
Better connections Unleash endless potential
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zy Compartment
Hanging hooknext to the seat
Individual reading light with switch Adjustable backrest
Folding tray table, magazine holder, footrest and hanging hook in front of the seat
Folding tray table and magazine holder
Adjustablebackrest
Hanging hook next to the seat
To make the journey more comfortable, the First Class and Second Class compartments come with different features:
Second Class compartment:
First Class compartment:
H igh
er Sp
eed, Greater Efficiency
New Opportunities
Strategic Role,
Bette
r Planning, Greener Living
The Hong Kong Section
of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen- Hong Kong Express Rail Link
(XRL) will connect Hong Kong with the national high-speed
rail network which is over 20 000km long. It will be a reliable and efficient alternative to short- and medium-haul flights, and significantly reduce the journey time and cost
between Hong Kong and Mainland cities. Business,
travelling or visiting relatives will be a breeze.
The WKS, adjacent to the West Kowloon
Cultural District (WKCD), will attract more Mainland and
overseas performers and visitors to the WKCD's arts and cultural activities, and the WKCD will, in turn, generate higher passenger traffic for the XRL. These two projects
will complement each other.
The XRL can effectively reduce
emission of gas and pollutants and improve energy management efficiency, conducive to Hong Kong’s
sustainable development.
Hong Kong is a place where east meets west.
It serves international markets as a gateway to China, and acts as a springboard
for China to the international arena. The XRL will connect Hong Kong speedily to Mainland
cities and provinces, reducing travelling time between Hong Kong and the PRD region in
particular. It will foster closer ties between Hong Kong and the Mainland, thereby enhancing development for mutual benefits.
The XRL will bolster our strategic position as the regional transport hub, and create new opportunities for the medium- and long-term development of Hong Kong.
The XRL will strengthen the connectivity between Hong
Kong and Mainland cities, especially the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region,
and facilitate cultural, educational and commercial exchanges. It will also facilitate Hong Kong-
Mainland co-operation and development in various sectors such
as finance, trade and professional services, and open up more opportunities
for business activities.
The XRL will also enhance the city’s tourism industry, attracting tourists to travel to and from Hong Kong by rail. The development of high-speed rail is becoming an international trend. The XRL symbolises Hong Kong’s transport infrastructure, like other
advanced transport systems in the world, moving ahead with the times.
Situated in the centre of a bustling
metropolis and right next to MTR Kowloon Station and Austin
Station, the West Kowloon Station (WKS) of the XRL is well served by
a comprehensive transport network. With innovative green construction
planning, 6 hectares of green open space will be provided at the WKS and create an “urban oasis” for the public.
Only 15% of that by plane,Only 25% of that by car/coach
Reducing the rail journey time to Mainland cities by more than halfGuangzhou: From 2 hours to 48 minutesShanghai: From 19 hours to 8 hoursBeijing: From 24 hours to 9 hours
T r a v e l l i n g t i m e b e tw e e n H o n g K o n g a n d G u a n g z h o u
Comparison between various transport means (excluding time for customs/immigration clearance)
Moving Ahead, Following World Trend
Hong Kong
minutes
minutesXRL
Flight
MTR Intercity Through Train
Cross-boundary coach
4860
minutes
minutes
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