Railways
27.. The Kowloon-Canton Railway (shortly to be operated by
an independent public corporation) is currently being
modernised. The work includes double-tracking, electri-
fication, electronic signalling, provision of new stations
and refurbishment of existing stations.
28.
The Mass Transit Railway (operated by an independent
public corporation) has recently been extended by the
opening in May 1982 of a line to Tsuen Wan.
Construction
has also started on a line on Hong Kong Island along the
North shore which is scheduled for completion in 1985/86.
When this is completed the MTR will consist of 39 kilometres
of track and 37 stations,
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
September 1982
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