WILL MTR PAY FOR ITSELF?

The article discusses the new Hong Kong rapid transit network that is now under construction. The development of the plans for the system are outlined and the network is explained briefly. Comparisons with other rapid transit systems are made with regard to viability. It is suggested that the line will be profitable because of the very high residential densities and ribbon development. The simultaneous development of housing and other property along the route is aimed at further enhancing profitability. The financing of the project and the contracting arrangements are given particular attention. There is a final note concerning the increasing role of the minibus in providing for Hong Kong's travel needs. /TRRL/

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• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Civil Engineers

  One Great George Street, Westminster
  London,   United Kingdom  SW1P 3AA
• Authors:
  • Ferguson, H
• Publication Date: 1975-11-13

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 38-41
• Serial:
  • NEW CIVIL ENGINEER
  • Issue Number: 168
  • Publisher: EMAP CONSTRUCT LIMITED
  • ISSN: 0307-7683

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Economic analysis; Financing; Forecasting; Networks; Passengers; Profitability; Rapid transit; Regional planning; Subways; Travel demand
• Uncontrolled Terms: Transportation networks
• Geographic Terms: Hong Kong (China)
• ITRD Terms: 1041: Depot (transp); 244: Financing; 8131: Hong Kong
• Subject Areas: Economics; Finance; Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00134060
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 23 1981 12:00AM