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	List of rapid transit systems - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Most light rail systems and commuter rail sytems, are not included here but are in list of light-rail transit systems.
		East Rail shares track with inter-city and freight trains on most but not all of its tracks.
		The East Rail was opened in 1910 as part of a raillink to Canton (now Guangzhou), the Kowloon-Canton Railway, with some local service.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_metro_systems (689 words)

	Encyclopedia: KCR East Rail
		East Tsim Sha Tsui is the latest station (the southern terminus) on the Hong Kong KCRC East Rail, opened on October 24, 2004, symbolizing the comeback of the Rail to Tsim Sha Tsui after 30 years.
		KCR West Rail was proposed in the early 1990s and both the Mass Transit RailwayCorporation (MTRC, now the MTR Corporation Limited, MTRCL) and Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (KCRC) submitted plans to the government, and thegovernment awarded the project to KCRC, and approved the first phase project in September 1998.
		KCR operates feeder bus services for the better connection between the housing estates or villages and the KCR rail stations.These services include 15 West Rail and Light Rail feeder bus routes, and one residential route (As of March 2005).
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/KCR-East-Rail (816 words)

	KCR East Rail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The East Rail (東鐵) is one of the three lines of the KCR network in Hong Kong.
		For the safety of the passengers, there is a possibility that the East Rail will be closed for further inspection and repairs.
		Yesterday, Michael Tien stated that the safety problems of East Rail has been controlled, and the train service is expected to operate as usual.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/East_Rail (1352 words)

	Talk:List of rapid transit systems - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The KCR west rail fits into the definitions of metro railways, as it is entire right-of-way, serves the urban territories, has short headways, and is electric.
		This is not the case with both East Rail and West Rail, although some sections of the KCR in the urban area have such characteristics.
		KCR West Rail and Ma On Shan Rail do not share tracks with other trains, and most traffic on East Rail are non-border-crossing passenger trains.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Talk:List_of_metro_systems (5488 words)

	Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		East Rail also 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 China including Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing.
		The KCRC is building a new line from Tai Wai (a suburb of Sha Tin) to Ma On Shan, extending the East Rail from Hung Hom to Tsim Sha Tsui, to eventually link up with West Rail, and building a new spur from Sheung Shui to the border crossing at Lok Ma Chau.
		The Light Rail system is established since September 1988 to provide inter-town light rail transport within the Northwest New Territories with one million residents.
	www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/kowloon_canton_railway_corporation (915 words)

	KCRC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		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 the new East Tsim Sha Tsui terminus to Lo Wu Station, the East Rail line covers a distance of 35 kilometres with a total of 14 stations, including a Racecourse Station open on race days.
		In 1996 East Rail launched a carriage refurbishment programme, which on completion at the end of 1999 increased carrying capacity by 15%.
	www.kcrc.com /eng/services/services/index.asp (282 words)

	Encyclopedia: East Rail
		To build rail all the way across the country, the Central Pacific Railroad built rail east from Sacramento, California, and the Union Pacific Railroad built west from Omaha, Nebraska.
		But, over the last several decades, trains have begun to become more popular: the invention of the stack-train has made shipping goods by train more efficient than ever, and passengers are rediscovering the romance of traveling by train.
		Rail is an important link in the business of moving goods.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/East-Rail (862 words)

	Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation Info - Bored Net - Boredom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		KCR offers domestic train services in Kowloon and the northeast New Territories, and a cross-boundary service into mainland China.
		It is the only rail link to mainland China, capturing over 70 percent of all passenger traffic.
		KCRC is building a HKD 31 billion rail project linking the suburban new town of Shatin to the central business district.
	www.borednet.com /e/n/encyclopedia/k/ko/kowloon_canton_railway_corporation.html (251 words)

	Articles - Rapid transit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Suburban rail services, on the other hand, often share tracks and stations with long-distance trains (historically they were usually operated by the same company, which also owned the rails and ran freight, although this has become less common) and are subject to the same standards and regulations.
		In Hong Kong, metro-like frequent service on the KCR East Rail to the new towns is provided by electrifying existing railway line, while continues to share part of the tracks with the much less frequent intercity and freight trains.
		The KCR Light Rail which runs as streetcars operates with high platforms, with some of its sections elevated or right-of-way at street level, and some at ground-level by away from streets.
	www.centralairconditioners.net /articles/Subway (3397 words)

	KCR - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Hong Kong government has proposed to sell the KCR to the Mass Transit Railway, another railway company in Hong Kong which has an extensive network in the areas of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and Lantau Island.
		Critics have said that the stations are located too far away from the main residential areas, and a trip on the Light Rail is often needed to connect to the West Rail.
		After the decision to build the West Rail, the "British Section" was renamed as the East Rail.
	thedrugwar.org /wiki/KCR (2520 words)

	.:: Townland Projects by Geography - Projects in Hong Kong ::.
		In respect of the Depot and Northern Section, the aim was to ensure that the final location and the layout of the Depot, line and associated stations.
		TCL was responsible for assessment of the planning implications of the Project and identification of the existing and planned land.
		TCL was responsible for co-ordinating the inputs from specialist consultants in respect of proposed property developments along the MTR East Kowloon.
	www.townland.com /HKGProject11-List.htm (245 words)

	Extension of HK's East Rail Commences (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		A ground-breaking ceremony was held Monday in Hong Kong, marking the planned Ma On Shan Rail, an extension of Hong Kong's East Rail, has entered the construction phrase.
		To match the government's policy to make railway the backbone of the transport system, KCRC is expanding its railway network by constructing West Rail and adding three extensions to East Rail, namely, Ma On San Rail, Tsim Sha Tsui Extension and Lok Ma Chau Spur Line.
		Ma On San Rail is a mass transit railway system specially catered for the 400,000 population in Ma On San.
	english.people.com.cn /english/200102/12/print20010212_62177.html (240 words)

	East Rail Aug03 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		In July East Rail began recruiting students from secondary schools, primary schools and kindergartens, as well as PLG members and KCR passengers, to join its Keep East Rail Clean ambassador team.
		The Keep East Rail Clean ambassador team was the driving force in the KCR East Rail By-laws Education Campaign 2003 promoting cleanliness on East Rail premises.
		All East Rail passengers travelling with Octopus cards will continue to enjoy a 20% fare discount if they take a second trip on East Rail within the same day.
	www.kcrc.com /Upload%20Content/News%20Centre/ER%20Highlights/Eng/03AugErh/Eng/er1.html (346 words)

	Kowloon Canton Railway- East Rail, Hong Kong Railway Musrum
		East Rail, (The former Kowloon-Canton Railway or KCR), first came into service in 1910 as a single track system.
		All of the passenger services on the 34-kilometre East Rail line, which has 13 stations between Hung Hom in Kowloon and Lo Wu at the boundary with the Mainland, operating on electric multiple units (EMUs) in 12-car configurations.
		KCRC was responsible for the construction of the Light Rail system, which began operating in 1988.
	2ehistory.freeservers.com /kcr/index.html (411 words)

	MTR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Tsim Sha Tsui Station Modification works are required to facilitate the connection of the pedestrian subway links of the new KCRC East Rail, East Tsim Sha Tsui Station to the MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station at the south end and to improve passenger access and egress at the north end.
		The construction of a subway from the southern end of the station (the Nathan Road Subway) to connect to the KCR Middle Road Subway.
		The Mody Road subway connection to the KCRC East Tsim Sha Tsui Station was opened to the public on 19 September 2004.
	www.mtr.com.hk /eng/extensions/lar2_e.htm (1472 words)

	SKYLINE Technologies -- News Update ( 14 June 2003 )
		By then, KCR East Rail will be extended to Tsim Sha Tsui.
		KCR East Rail apologized for any inconvenience caused.
		All four groups shortlisted to bid for the HK$4 billion development of an international exhibition centre are believed to have submitted tenders to Invest Hong Kong by yesterday's deadline.
	www.skyline-technologies.com /news/0603/140603.htm (483 words)

	OrdinaryGweilo.com: Jim done good
		The new KCR extension to Tsim Sha Tsui was open to the public yesterday for the first time.
		Anyone starting their journey on KCR East Rail and wanting to get to TST currently has to change to the MTR at Kowloon Tong or take a bus or minibus from Hung Hom.
		Meanwhile, the KCR has decided to replace all the signs in KCR East Rail that direct passengers to the southbound service.
	www.ordinarygweilo.com /2004/10/jim_done_good.html (599 words)

	Panel on Transport (Papers) 13 Feb 98
		An executive summary of report of the feasibility study on the MOS Rail and TST Extension (the Feasibility Study) is at Annex.
		At present, the KCR East Rail carries a daily average of 750 000 passengers.
		During the morning peak times, the volume of passengers interchanging from KCR East Rail to MTR at Kowloon Tong station is about 20 000 passengers per hour, and is projected to increase to 35000 by 2011.
	www.legco.gov.hk /yr97-98/english/panels/tp/papers/tp1302_7.htm (877 words)

	Travel - Hong Kong (New Territories)
		From Sha Tin (East Rail), walk towards to the Bus stop terminal and follow the sign to go up the hill.
		Take East Rail (KCR) to Chinese University, a free shuttle bus conveys people up the hill to the university.
		Take East Rail (KCR) to Fan Ling and the temple is situated by the Station.
	www.west-meet-east.com /travelhkntis.htm (873 words)

	The Operation of Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance in Hong Kong (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The 1994 Railway Development Strategy identified the rail extension as a high priority project to provide a direct rail link between the New Territories and the heart of the Kowloon Peninsula.
		The works include a 1.5km underground railway, a new East Tsim Sha Tsui (ETST) Station, a traction substation at Ho Man Tin, and a pedestrian subway system running under Mody Road, Blenheim Avenue, Signal Hill and Middle Road linking the new ETST station with the MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station.
		A floating track slab will be installed at the rail tracks to mitigate the operational ground borne noise impact on the Sheraton Hotel, the New World Hotel and the Mariner's Club.
	www.epd.gov.hk /eia/operation/english/chapter05_11.html (491 words)

	DiscoverHongKong - Meeting Your Needs - Leisure Guide for Business Travellers - Useful Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The KCR East Rail runs between East Tsim Sha Tsui and LoWu.
		The KCR West Rail links Kowloon to the western side of the New Territories.
		The KCR Ma On Shan Rail operates in the eastern New Territories.
	www.hktourismboard.com /eng/travelneeds/business/bt_usei_tran02.jhtml (317 words)

	Yau Tsim Mong
		The area is served by the Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, Tung Chung Line and the Airport Express of the MTR metro system, as well as by the KCR East Rail.
		The KCRC has a station in Mong Kok, while its current terminus Hung Hom is on the boundary between Yau Tsim Mong and Kowloon City districts.
		An extension is due to be opened to Tsim Sha Tsui East station, with a sub-surface passenger walkway to MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station.
	pedia.newsfilter.co.uk /wikipedia/y/ya/yau_tsim_mong.html (237 words)

	International firms win contracts for East Rail extensions (tdctrade.com) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The KCRC contracts are for the Ma On Shan Rail, connecting Tai Wai station with the heavily populated residential area of Ma On Shan, and the Tsim Sha Tsui extension.
		The lion's share of the construction work goes to NECSO-China State, a Sino-Spanish joint venture which was awarded a HK$3.3 billion contract for construction of the 11.4km Ma On Shan Rail and nine associated stations.
		The two East Rail construction projects are scheduled for completion in 2004.
	www.tdctrade.com /hktrader/0103/0103p62.htm (399 words)

	Press Release
		Quiet zones will be set up on East Rail, Ma On Shan Rail and West Rail trains," Mr Lam continued.
		The Corporation offers three domestic passenger rail services: East Rail, including the Ma On Shan Rail, West Rail and Light Rail.
		East Rail also operates intercity passenger services to Guangzhou, and provides access for other intercity trains running to and from cities in the Mainland.
	www.hkce.com /press/release/page53e.htm (689 words)

	District Highlights (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Kowloon-Canton Railway (East Rail) is a major means of transportation between Kowloon and Lo Wu via Sha Tin.
		After the electrification of the Line between 1979 and 1983, the East Rail now carries over 730 thousand passengers daily.
		Sha Tin has the largest number of KCR (East Rail) Stations - a total of five stations namely Tai Wai Station, Sha Tin Station, Fo Tan Station, Racecourse Station and University Station.
	www.districtcouncils.gov.hk /st_d/english/dchighlights.htm (892 words)

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