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  mtr - Article and Reference from OnPedia.com
Construction of the MTR was prompted by a government-commissioned study released in 1967.
MTR Corporation has always been reliant on developing properties next to railway stations for its profits (although the rail lines are profitable themselves); many recently built stations are incorporated into large housing estates or shopping complexes.
The MTR system in general is disabled-friendly — the trains have dedicated wheelchair space, the stations have special floor tiles to guide the blind safely on the platforms, and there are extra wide entry/exit gates for wheelchairs to pass through.
www.onpedia.com /encyclopedia/MTR   (3172 words)

  
 MTR - The real meaning from Timesharetalk wikipedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
MTR Corporation Limited has always been reliant on developing properties next to railway stations for its profits (although the rail lines are profitable themselves); many recently built stations are incorporated into large housing estates or shopping complexes.
Interchange stations between the Island, Tsuen Wan, Kwun Tong and Tseung Kwan O lines are arranged in pairs; such an arrangement allows cross-platform interchange wherein a passenger leaves a train on one side of the platform and boards trains on the other side of the platform for another line.
MTR Corporation Limited have even made art part of the station architecture when building new stations or renovating existing ones.
www.timesharetalk.co.uk /wiki.asp?k=MTR   (5429 words)

  
 MTR
What MTR intends to bring to passengers is an enjoyable journey - from ticket purchasing, train waiting, to moving in and out of the gate.
In parallel, MTR is improving the ventilation system at the station, by then the passengers can wait for trains under a tranquil, cool and comfortable condition.
Every late nights, MTR engineering staff have to grasp the mere couple of non-traffic hours to perform a series of tasks: dismantle the ventilation vent at the platform ceiling, followed by installation of every single piece of screen doors.
www.mtr.com.hk /eng/service/service_door.htm   (482 words)

  
 Brujula.Net - Your Latin Stating Point   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
In 1980, the first harbour crossing was made by an MTR train as the Kwun Tong Line was extended even further to Chater station, now known as Central station.
dangerous actions on the MTR, such as the ban of flammable goods on the MTR and rushing into trains when the doors are closing.
MTR Corporation Limited permission to proceed with further planning on two proposed lines: West Island Line and South Island Line.
www.brujula.net /english/wiki/MTR.html   (2957 words)

  
 HKMTIC Past -> The History
The Government approved of the construction of the Tsuen Wan Line (10.5 km) in July 1977, and it began in November 1978.
The Tsuen Wan Line Tsuen Wan <-> Lai King section was opened in 10 May 1982, and the Lai King <-> Prince Edwards section was opened in 17 May 1982, due to the construction delay.
The Island Line Admiralty <-> Chai Wan section opened in 31 May 1985 (names are changed for certain station on that day), followed by the opening of Admiralty <-> Sheung Wan section on 23 May 1986.
www.theskytrain.net /hkmtr/Past_History.htm   (1009 words)

  
 Southeast Asia Diary: Sheung Wan Walking Tour
But Sheung Wan carried a fragrance of its own, a combination of the numerous ginseng shops, flower vendors, fish markets, and car exhaust.
But Sheung Wan's smell was quite distinct; neither pleasant nor unpleasant, merely unique.
Sheung Wan, it appeared, might now add itself to this short list.
www.edwebproject.org /seasia/hongkong2.html   (4064 words)

  
 MTR - Hong Kong Travel - Travel to China
On 5 October 2000, the MTR became Hong Kong's first privatizationprivatisation, which marked the start of the Hong Kong government's planned initiative to wind down its interests in various public utilityutilities.
With the high level of daily passenger traffic, facilities of MTR stations are built with durabledurability and accessibility in mind.
The MTR system in general is Easy Accessdisabled-friendly andmdash; the trains have dedicated wheelchair space, the stations have special floor tiles to guide the blind safely on the platforms, and there are extra wide entry/exit gates for wheelchairs to pass through.
www.famouschinese.com /virtual/MTR   (3722 words)

  
 Sheung Wan - China-related Topics SE-SH - China-Related Topics
Sheung Wan (上環) is an area in Hong Kong, located in the north of Hong Kong Island, in Central and Western district.
Sheung Wan is surrounded by Sai Ying Pun in the west, Central, Hong KongCentral
Sheung Wan is served by the Sheung Wan (MTR)Sheung Wan station (western terminus) of the Island Line, Hong KongIsland Line of the MTR metro system.
www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Sheung_Wan   (225 words)

  
 Central Park Hotel Hong Kong - Discount Hong Kong Hotel Reservations
The Central Park Hotel, Hong Kong is located in the central and business area of Sheung Wan district.
It is less than 10 minutes walk to Sheung Wan MTR Station, Hollywood Road Park and many main business buildings.
Sheung Wan MTR Station is less than 10 minutes walk from the hotel.
directrooms.com /china/hotels/central-park-hotel-hong-kong-3767.htm   (237 words)

  
 SHEUNG WAN & CENTRAL WEST
Along Man Wa Lane near the Sheung Wan MTR station, there are many little shops selling "chops", or carved stone Chinese seals that bear names and personal data.
Chops are still used on official documents in Hong Kong and carving them is a Chinese art.
This site was used as the HQ of the society under the cover of a firm named Qianhenghang.
www.ocf.berkeley.edu /~yoshizo/hk/may/hki/sheungwan/sheungwan.html   (701 words)

  
 Western Hotels
High population density, but extremely convenient for the main business districts of Central and Wanchai and local International schools Excellent transport network (buses) and connections to the MTR (Metro Transit Railway).
MTR Quarry Bay Station the highway are convenient.
Towns old and new, such as Satin, Tai Po, Said Kung, Failing, Tune Wan, and Tune Mum, are experiencing rapid growth as the region expands....
www.asia-hotel.net /western-hong-kong-island   (1053 words)

  
 Hong Kong Hotels - Island Pacific Hotel Hong Kong
Sheung Wan Hotel - Island Pacific Hotel Hong Kong with huge discount on published rates guaranteed!
The hotel is located in Western Hong Kong adjacent to the Western Harbour Tunnel which links the island to Kowloon and connects to the expressway to the Hong Kong International Airport.
In the neighbouring district of Sheung Wan, the Ferry terminal provides commuters with efficient transport to the Mainland and Macau.
www.southtravels.com /asia/hongkong/islandpacific/index.html   (601 words)

  
 #3 Highrises, Parks, Highrises, Parks, Highrises
We traversed Sheung Wan, Central, and Admiralty districts and came back around to Soho and Central again.
Everywhere you turn there is taxi, trolley, bus, MTR entrance, a staircase, elevated walkway, or escalator to move you along your way.
Sheung Wan is a working class neighborhood with very few westerners, but a fair number of Chinese speak some English and you’ll find many stores with English signage, menus, etc., enough to get you by.
www.travelblog.org /Print/Blog/2900/7538.html   (607 words)

  
 Ramada Hotel Hong Kong - Discount Hong Kong Hotel Reservations
The Ramada Hotel Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Island, 15 minutes walk from the Macau Ferry Terminal and Sheung Wan MTR Station.
For business persons the Cyberport distrct is 10 minutes drive away from the Ramada Hotel and for bargain hunters the Western Market is a 15 minutes stroll away.
Sheung Wan MTR Station is 15 minutes walk from the Ramada Hotel Hong Kong.
directrooms.com /china/hotels/ramada-hotel-hong-kong-2901.htm   (238 words)

  
 Andy Carvin's Waste of Bandwidth: Sheung Wan Walking Tour; Reaching the Peak
Andy Carvin's Waste of Bandwidth: Sheung Wan Walking Tour; Reaching the Peak
Incense coils, Man Mo TempleThe next morning began with a moment of confusion as I awoke to the sound of a muezzin making the call to prayer.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
www.andycarvin.com /archives/1997/11/sheung_wan_walking_t.html   (4205 words)

  
 rec.travel guide to Hong Kong
Exit MTR Central Station at Chater Garden, walk southbound (the direction towards the Bank of China Building, the neat looking skyscraper that is made up of "triangles") until you see the Hilton Hotel.
The A2 bus serves hotels at the southern part of Wan Chai, through Central district, and continues westbound to the Macau Ferry Terminal at Sheung Wan.
I arranged for a friend to stay there once, and it was very satisfactory; a good, standard (not fleabag) hotel room in the heart of Wan Chai, walking distance to the tram, MTR, and Wan Chai ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui.
www.math.toronto.edu /~joel/hongkong.html   (11629 words)

  
 Hong Kong Hotels - Novotel Century Harbourview Hotel Hong Kong
Sheung Wan Hotel - Novotel Century Harbourview Hotel Hong Kong with huge discount on published rates guaranteed!
5 minutes from Macau Ferry terminal and Sheung Wan MTR Station and 10 minutes drive from Central, a major business and shopping area.
Wanchai Hotels, Tsimshatsui Hotels, Sheung Wan Hotels, Shatin Hotels, Hunghom Hotels, Yaumatei Hotels and More...
www.southtravels.com /asia/hongkong/novotelcenturysheung/index.html   (424 words)

  
 Joseph D. Kulisics/Hong Kong 2006
A silhouette of the hills that form the southern edge of Wan Chai and Central Hong Kong on Hong Kong Island
I spent the morning of the second day wandering around Sheung Wan on the west end of Hong Kong Island.
Wan Chai and North Point from the Peak
www.chem.ucla.edu /~kulisics/images/foreign/hong_kong   (197 words)

  
 Western Market, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong - 12hk.com
Built over a century ago, the Western Market in Sheung Wan used to be a wet market where fresh vegetables, poultry, and meats were sold.
Via MTR, you can get off at the Shueng Wan station.
Central district - area adjacent to Sheung Wan
12hk.com /area/SheungWan/WesternMarket.html   (137 words)

  
 Central Gridlock to Worsen - SkyscraperCity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
What it would mean is that if you wanted to go from Sheung Wan to Chai Wan, you would have to pay, because there is no alternative route and that would be unfair to motorists - those who simply wanted to get from one side of the island to the other.
The proposed extension of the MTR to Kennedy Town similarly may reduce traffic congestion on the corridor slightly, but its effect on the highly congested Central-Wan Chai areas would be minimal.
This means that once completed, vehicles will travel from Chai Wan all the way through to Tuen Mun or the Hong Kong International Airport without having to pass through busy Wan Chai and Central.
www.skyscrapercity.com /showthread.php?t=226472   (2564 words)

  
 WAN - Sheung Wan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
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www.netequipment.info /wan/sheungwan   (1061 words)

  
 Hong Kong Hotels & Resorts Reservation Service by E-Biz Travel.com
The home of Hong Kong racing since the first meeting was held on a strip of previously malarial marshand in 1846, Happy Valley Racecourse boats world class facilities including a 35 x 8 m Diamond Vision screen that is largest in the world - the equivalent of 2,000 52 cm television sets.
Cheung Sha Wan Road is a great place to pick up the latest fashions at wholesale prices.
The old ClockTower near the "Star" Ferry concourse in Tsim sha Tsui is a landmark from the Age of Steam, when trains arrived here with passengers who had set off from London weeks before on the world's longest railway journey.
www.e-biz-travel.com /hongkong/hongkong_attractions.html   (2973 words)

  
 Wanchai Hash House Harriers - T8 Hashes
When a typhoon approaches Hong Kong the city shuts down and batten the hatches, nothing to do but run and drink.
Sheung Wan MTR Exit D2 - Hare G-Spot.
T8 raised before or at 8:00am meet at noon, after 8:00am meet at 4:00pm, no run if the signal comes down before 11:00 am.
www.wanchaih3.com /T8hash.htm   (276 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Sifu William Wan Kei Ho is a master of dynamic northern and southern Kung Fu systems, and internal Chi-gung.
Sifu Wan is based in Hong Kong and specialises in the following systems:
Student or Instructors wishing to contact Sifu William Wan for seminars/ training in Hong Kong, or abroad, please find the contact below.
kungfuwan.com /about.htm   (113 words)

  
 Ramada Hong Kong Island - online hotel reservations
The lobby accesses to one of the hotel's restaurant and looks at the lively street of the district.
This hotel is located in the Western district on Hong Kong Island with the nearest MTR (Mass Transit Railway) station Sheung Wan.
It is conveniently just 30 minutes drive away from the International Airport, 5 minutes drive from the International Finance Centre, 15 minutes drive to the Central financial district and a few minutes away from the entertainment district.
www.all-hotels.com /xbook/servlet/hotel-details?hotl_id=382206   (488 words)

  
 Pacific Graphics 2005
The main terminal is Hong Kong Macao Ferry Terminal located in Shun Tak Centre, on the waterfront West of Central District on Hong Kong Island.
It is above Sheung Wan MTR station and adjacent to the terminus for public buses and minibuses from many parts of Hong Kong, including the A2 Airbus from the airport.
Passengers should get off at the third stop after departing from the airport, press the bell when "Hong Kong Macao Ferry Terminal" is being announced.
www.fst.umac.mo /pg2005/about_macau.html   (912 words)

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