Rail enthusiasts wait at the turnstiles to take the first train on the Tuen Ma line in Hong Kong at around 5 a.m. on June 27, 2021. (Photo/ Li Zhihua)
The 56 km long Tuen Ma line (TML), the longest railway line in the city, officially set off at 5:50 a.m. on Sunday. The full TML links the West Rail Line and Tuen Ma line phrase -1, serving 27 stations on the journey, including two newly opened stations: Sung Wong Toi Station and To Kwa Wan Station. The commencement of the new line brings passengers a more convenient and efficient commuting experience.
Hundreds of rail enthusiasts wait at Sung Wong Toi Station to take the first train of the Tuen Ma line on June 27, 2021. (Photo/ Li Zhihua)
Hundreds of rail enthusiasts wait at Sung Wong Toi Station to take the first train of the Tuen Ma line on June 27, 2021. (Photo/ Li Zhihua)
Rail enthusiasts pose before the camera while taking the first train of the Tuen Ma line. (Photo/ Li Zhihua)
A young rail enthusiast(R) draws MTR route line map and the Tuen Ma line map and sends special gifts to Adi Lau Tin-shing, managing director of MTR, on June 27, 2021. (Photo/ Li Zhihua)