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March,2004(2) Chan Ho Yin

(10) Chong Kwan Ho(16) Kwan Tsz Chun

(27) Liu Tsun Ki(28) Lo Chi Hang

(29) Man Cheuk Hi(38) Wong Chi Ho

About the KCRC

• Corporate Information• KCRC History• Operations

Corporate InformationInformation

The Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation is a public corporation charged with the task of operating and developing domestic, cross-boundary and intercity railway services in a

prudent commercial manner. The Corporation currently provides three domestic passenger rail services: East Rail, a suburban mass transit service operating between Hung Hom and the boundary at Lo Wu; West Rail, which opened in December 2003, is a mass transit service running

between the North West New Territories and urban Kowloon; and Light Rail, formerly a stand-alone transit service and now also a feeder service for West Rail. All of these

networks are supported by feeder buses.In addition to its domestic service, East Rail operates intercity passenger services to

Guangzhou on its own train and provides access for other intercity trains running to and from cities in the Mainland including Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing. East Rail also

carries freight, mainly to and from the interior of the Mainland. Furthermore, the Corporation develops property projects with joint-venture partners along its railway

networks.To meet the future transport needs of Hong Kong people, KCRC is constructing and planning new railway lines that will more than double the size of its existing network.

These are the East Rail Extensions, the Sha Tin to Central Link and the Kowloon Southern Link. Two other projects are in the planning stages - the Northern Link and the

Regional Express Line.

KCRC HistoryEast Rail (the former Kowloon-Canton Railway or KCR) came into service in 1910 as a single track system. At that time, KCR trains ran from Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon through

the New Territories and up to the border at Lo Wu.

Trains were initially steam hauled, but diesel traction was gradually introduced in the 1950s and by 1962 had replaced all of KCR's steam trains. The year 1973 saw the start of a modernisation programme, including the double tracking and electrification of the railway. The first stage of electrification was completed with the start of an inner suburban service between Kowloon and Sha Tin on 6 May, 1982. Just over one year later, on 15 July 1983, the final section to Lo Wu was opened by the then Governor, Sir Edward Y

oude.

Prior to 1982, the railway had operated as a Government department but, with the enactment of the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation Ordinance in December of that year, KCRC was created. The organization was separated from the Government, providing a sound financial foundation for the future. The Corporation is still wholly government owned and its operations are monitored by a Managing Board, members of which ar

e appointed by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Over the years, the Corporation has branched out into other areas. In 1984, the Corporation accepted the Government's invitation to build and

operate Light Rail in the North West New Territories, which came into service in September 1988.

KCRC also entered into a wide range of commercial leasing and property development activities. The Corporation's first joint-venture property

development, Pier head Garden, was completed in 1988. Today, profits generated from property and commercial services are used to fund

railway service improvement projects and other strategic initiatives. In line with the Government strategy to make rail development its top

priority, KCRC has now become a planner, designer and builder of major new networks.

Projects currently under construction include the East Rail Extensions, which comprise a line linking Ma On Shan with East Rail at Tai Wai, an

extension of East Rail from the Hung Hom terminus to Tsim Sha Tsui, and a spur line running from Sheung Shui to Lok Ma Chau to create a second

boundary crossing point.The Government has invited KCRC to make proposals to plan, build and

operate the Kowloon Southern Link and gave the Corporation the go-ahead to proceed with this project on 24 September 2002. The Kowloon Southern Link will connect the West Rail Nam Cheong Station with the

East Rail East Tsim Sha Tsui StationOn 25 June 2002 the Government announced that KCRC had won its bid to build and operate the Sha Tin to Central Link. With the completion of

this line , the KCR will for the first time in its history cross Victoria Harbour to serve Hong Kong Island.

Operations

West Rail

East Rail

Light Rail

Bus

West RailWest Rail is a 30.5km twin-track passenger railway with nine stations,

West Rail links up Sham Shui Po in West Kowloon, via Kwai Tsing and Tsuen Wan with Yuen Long and Tuen Mun in the Northwest New Territories.

Characterized by its modern, fast, reliable, comfortable, convenient and environmentally-friendly services, West Rail will be a viable choice for passengers traveling between the Northwest New Territories and urban Kowloon. A journey from Nam Cheong to Tuen Mun takes only 30 minutes.

ObjectivesEach West Rail train is made up of seven cars initially and will be

increased to nine cars as ride ship grows. 20 trains are operated per hour per direction at 3-minute intervals during peak hours initially while trains are

running at intervals of five to twelve minutes during off-peak hours. Service frequency can be increased to 33 trains per hour or at 105-second intervals,

carrying a maximum of 100,000 passengers per hour per direction. The maximum train speed is 130 km per hour, average speed is 60 km per hour

(including dwell time).Trains

The West Rail train fleet is made up of a total of 154 cars, which are designed to ensure a high level of comfort and reliability.

Design and Facilities 

Each car carries a maximum of 335 passengers. The ergonomic design of train cars ensures a comfortable, quiet and pleasant journey for passengers. Wide passage between cars ensures good airflow and passenger flow. Train saloon temperature and humidity can be adjusted and set to an optimal level. Sufficient and conveniently accessible straphangers and grabpoles enhance safety and comfort. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) monitoring system inside train cars enables effective and efficient management of incidents. Train cars are equipped with Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitors to disseminate passenger information.

Journey Time

East Rail (the former Kowloon Canton Railway - British Section) operates domestic as well as cross-boundary passenger services to the mainland boundary at Lo Wu. From Hung Hom terminus to Lo Wu Station, the East Rail line covers a distance of 34 kilometres with a total of 13 stations, including a Racecourse Station open on race days. All passenger services are provided by electric multiple unit (EMU) trains. The entire train fleet at present consists of 444 train cars. In 1996 East Rail launched a carriage refurbishment programme, which on completion at the end of 1999 increased carrying capacity by 15%. The purchase of additional rolling stock, which arrived in 2001, has improved carrying capacity by a further 38%. The installation of an Automatic Train Protection system, which enhances the safety of train operations, was completed in 1998. With the completion of the new Automatic Train Operation system at the end of year 2002, all train operations will be computerised and train frequency will be improved.East Rail has embarked on a major expansion programme with plans to build three extensions. These new rail links and extensions will make travelling between the North East New Territories and the urban areas much easier, and will provide another direct link with the Mainland. On a daily basis, East Rail carries about 800,000 passengers during a 19.5-hour period. Every hour during the morning peak period, 42 domestic passenger trains travel into and out of Hung Hom Station.

East Rail

Light Rail• The Light Rail system was established in 1988 to provide local passenger transport

within the North West New Territories (NWNT). As the area's population expanded, so too did Light Rail.

• The Light Rail system provides an efficient, reliable and value-for-money service for the one million residents of the rapidly growing new towns of the NWNT. During peak hours, service is as frequent as every 1.3 minutes at stops in the busiest section.

• With the opening of the new Tin Shui Wai extensions on 7 December 2003, the Light Rail network has been extended to a route length of 36.15 kilometres with 68 stops.

• A total of 119 Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) run along Light Rail, which operates for 19 hours each day. Each LRV can accommodate more than 200 passengers. Due to an open fare system maintained by Light Rail, there are no gates or turnstiles at stops, allowing passengers to board and alight easily.

• Operated largely at-grade with about 80 junctions that interface with other road traffic, the Light Rail system has a remarkable record of safety, punctuality and reliability.

• Light Rail has been transformed into a feeder for West Rail while continuing as the major mode of transport in the NWNT. Passengers interchanging between Light Rail and West Rail will enjoy free transfers on Light Rail.

Bus• The Corporation's integrated fare system allows

East Rail, West Rail and Light Rail Octopus passengers to enjoy a free feeder bus service that connects housing estates to East Rail stations, West Rail stations and Light Rail stops. (Passengers who take the feeder buses but do not continue their journeys on the rail networks are required to pay fares.)

• The Corporation operates a total of 19 (in Nov 2003) routes, including Light Rail feeder bus services, residential routes and express routes, as well as an additional seven East Rail feeder routes operated under a KMB franchise.

• The KCR Bus fleet comprises 129 buses, which provide service for a period of 19 hours each day.

New Projects

East Rail Extensions

Light Rail Extensions

Sha Tin to Central Link

Kowloon Southern Link

Other Railways Projects

East Rail Extensions• To meet the growing demand for domestic and cross-boundar

y passenger rail services, KCRC is moving ahead with three East Rail Extension lines - Ma On Shan Rail , Tsim Sha Tsui Extension and Lok Ma Chau Spur Line.

• The three extensions are crucial to the further development of East Rail as the north-south strategic railway corridor in Hong Kong, complemented by West Rail as the east-west corridor.

• On 26 May 2000, the Finance Committee announced the approval of a HK$8 billion equity injection from the Government to Ma On Shan and Tsim Sha Tsui Extensions. The combined capital cost of these three projects at money of the day is HK$27.5 billion.

• Ma On Shan Rail and the Tsim Sha Tsui Extension are due for completion by 2004, while the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line is targeted for completion in 2007.

Light Rail Extensions

Light Rail ExtensionsKCRC is entering another era of rapid expansion with a HK$2.3 billion investment to integrate KCR Light Rail with the West Rail system that came into service in 2003. The project involves the construction of two new Light Rail extensions in Tin Shui Wai and the grade separation of Light Rail tracks from road traffic at major junctions in Tuen Mun. All the works have been completed with the exception of the grade separation project at Tsing Lun Road.These works are essential for keeping pace with the community's development and for accommodating the additional passenger demand created by West Rail. Upon completion of the project, Light Rail will become a vital part of an integrated and efficient railway system connecting the North West New Territories with urban Kowloon.

Sha Tin to Central LinkSha Tin to Central Link

On 25 June 2002 the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region announced that it was awarding the Sha Tin to Central Link (SCL) to the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation.

This project provides a critical cross-harbour link for the KCR network and marks a historic turning point for the Corporation. With the completion of the Sha Tin to Central Link, KCRC passengers will for the first time be able to travel to Hong Kong Island directly using the KCR network.

The Sha Tin to Central Link is an extension of Ma On Shan Rail from Tai Wai to Central. The 18-kilometre extension will run from Tai Wai through Southeast Kowloon to Central with 11 stations along the way. A 1.6km people mover system with 2 stations will also be built connecting the Whampoa area to the Sha Tin to Central Link at Hung Hom Station.

The new line will enable commuters to travel between Hong Kong Island and the New Territories on one railway network, and for passengers from Ma On Shan to travel to and from Central without having to interchange from one line to another.

Civil works are planned to begin in 2004 following detailed design and statutory procedures. The project is scheduled for completion in late 2008/early 2009 and is estimated to cost $35 billion (money-of-the-day).

Kowloon Southern LinkKowloon Southern LinkThe Kowloon Southern Link, running 4.5km in length, will be an extension of West Rail from Nam Cheong Station at Sham Shui Po to the East Tsim Sha Tsui Station which connects to the Hung Hom Station, the future Mass Transportation Centre of the Hong Kong SAR. By joining East Rail with West Rail, it will provide the travelling public with a convenient and direct point of transfer between these two railway corridors.The Government of the Hong Kong SAR, on 24 September 2002, invited the Corporation to proceed with the detailed planning and design of the Kowloon Southern Link (KSL) project. Construction is expected to get underway in mid 2004 and be completed in 2008/2009. Upon completion of the KSL, it will take only 30 minutes to travel from Tin Shui Wai to Tsim Sha Tsui East. Passengers will also be able to transfer at Hung Hom either to East Rail for destinations in North East New Territories, or to the Sha Tin to Central Link for East Kowloon or Hong Kong Island.

Other Railway Projects

In May 2000 the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region announced its strategy paper, Railway Development Strategy (RDS) 2000. This paper, which called for the use of railway as the backbone of Hong Kong's future transport system, identified five new railway corridors and a port rail line. These projects are scheduled for completion from 2006 to 2016.Among the projects discussed in RDS 2000, KCRC was asked to submit project proposals for the Kowloon Southern Link and the Sha Tin to Central Link. These proposals were submitted to the Government in July 2001 and were given the go-ahead on 24 September and 25 June 2002 respectively.

Business Centre

Freight Services

Property and Commercial

Freight Services

The Freight Department provides quality rail freight transportation and intermodal services, covering some 60 cities in the Mainland and more than 15 other international cities in the world.

Terminals and yards are located at Hung Hom, Mong Kok, Sha Tin, Fo Tan, Sheung Shui and Lo Wu. The total area of these terminals and yards is 22 hectares. Mong Kok is currently used as a warehouse facility and Sha Tin is retained for parking. The total space for handling and storing wagons in the above five terminals and yards is over 550 wagons. The Department's container storage and handling capacity at Hung Hom and Fo Tan is about 710 TEUs. The marshalling yard at Lo Wu has a capacity for shunting and storing about 180 rail wagons before they are despatched to various locations.

Thirteen freight trains are scheduled to operate daily - seven northbound and six southbound. Freight traffic is conveyed in Chinese rail wagons hauled by KCR Freight diesel locomotives. Types of wagons used include cover wagon, high sided, flat, cold storage, livestock, tanker and special wagons. Mail is conveyed in Chinese mail coaches between Kowloon and Shenzhen daily.

Property and Commercial

KCRC carries out a wide variety of commercial activities, including property management, duty free operations, car parking, telecommunications services, advertising and exhibitions, and the leasing of retail, office and residential space.

Quality and the Environment

A Quality Corporation

Protecting the Environment

A Quality Corporation

Since the introduction of its quality initiatives in 1991, KCRC has successfully established a quality management system. The Corporation has benchmarked itself against the most stringent measures for business practices, the USA-based Malcolm Baldrige criteria, and the success of its measures was acknowledged in May 1996 when KCRC was named the winner of the Hong Kong Management Association's Quality Award.

In October 1996, the Corporation received a management award conferred by the Asian Institute of Management. The Management Awards of Asia are the region's acknowledged seal of excellence. KCRC won its Award in the category of General Management. November 1997 marked another first for KCRC, when it received ISO 9001 certification for the entire Corporation. It is the first transport operator in Asia to have received this recognition. Beyond ISO 9000, KCRC has also achieved environmental management recognition. In November 1998 the Corporation was awarded the Grand Award for Productivity in the Hong Kong Awards for Services scheme. This prestigious award again acknowledges KCRC's outstanding performance in the areas of leadership, customer satisfaction, productivity management and business results.

KCRC is firmly committed to operating an environmentally-sustainable mode of transport for the people of Hong Kong. Indeed, as an electrified railway, the Corporation provides a service free of the many pollution problems, congestion and nuisances associated with road-based transport. To demonstrate its commitment to operating an environmentally-friendly transport service, KCRC became a signatory to the 1999 United Nations Environmental Programme International Declaration on Cleaner Production. In that same year the Corporation was announced the winner of the Hong Kong Awards for Industry 1999 Private Sector Committee on the Environment (PSCE) Environmental Performance Award. Prior to that, the Corporation was the first public transport operator in Asia to gain ISO 14001 certification, the environmental management standard. Today, KCRC has six ISO 14001 international environmental management standard certificates, which cover all the core functions of East Rail and Light Rail. The Corporation is also a member of Hong Kong's Business Environment Council, an organisation which exchanges information among its members and supports the introduction of practical and appropriate environmental legislation. Environmental AchievementsOver the past few years KCRC has invested substantially in measures designed to protect the environment. One of the major environmental initiatives undertaken by the Corporation has been the 10-year noise mitigation project for East Rail. Designed to reduce the noise impact of trains running along the East Rail alignment, this on-going project will eventually cost $857 million, making it one of the single largest private investments in an environmental improvement project in Hong Kong. The Corporation also makes every effort to reduce waste, resources and energy consumption in its daily operations. Another initiative has been the reduction of ozone-depleting substances, particularly chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants, used in air conditioning systems. CFC-free refrigerants are now used in all of the Corporation's buses, locomotives, and the majority of its buildings' central air conditioning systems. What's more, we are actively seeking alternatives to the ozone-depleting chemicals currently used in KCRC's fleet of trains and light rail vehicles. Additionally, KCRC has been successful in reducing air pollution created by its feeder bus operations. At the end of 2000 the Corporation's bus fleet began switching to ultra-low sulphur diesel. Containing only 0.005% sulphur (or 10 times less than ordinary standard diesel), this fuel can reduce the emission of particulates and smoke levels by about 30% and other air pollutants, such as nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons, by 10%. At about the same time catalytic converters were installed on our older buses to reduce emission levels further still.

Protecting the Environment