Do the Hong Kong metro lines have numbers?

Do the Hong Kong metro lines have numbers? - Empty Subway Train

Before I travelled to Hong Kong, I looked at the MTR Map, which described all the lines by colour and by name, but not by number. Generally, the signs up around the MTR did the same.

However, a few times, and especially when changing trains, I spotted signs with name + colour + number. This would've been easier for me, as in a jetlagged state remembering "I want the line that starts with a T" turned out to not be nearly so unique as planned...

Are there actually numbers for lines, or do the numbers mean something else? I didn't get a chance to take a photo, but below is a cc-by photo from Flickr which shows the kind of sign I spotted:

MTR sign from Nasa Dulo ng Dila from www.flickr.com/photos/24536908@N00/83264048






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How many lines are in Hong Kong MTR?

The MTR network comprises ten railway lines serving Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. In addition, a Light Rail network serves the local communities of Tuen Mun and Yuen Long in the New Territories while a fleet of buses provide convenient feeder services.

What are the Metro called in Hong Kong?

The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) is a major public transport network serving Hong Kong.

What does MTR stand for in Hong Kong?

Mass Transit Railway (MTR) is the rapid transit railway system in Hong Kong. Originally opened in 1979, the system currently (at August 2018) includes 221 km (137 mi) of rail with 159 stations, including 91 railway stations and 68 light rail stops.

Which is the longest MTR line in Hong Kong?

The Tuen Ma line (Chinese: \u5c6f\u99ac\u7dab) is a rapid transit line that forms part of the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) system in Hong Kong. Coloured brown on the map, the Tuen Ma line is 56.2 kilometres (34.9 mi) in length, making it the longest line of the MTR network.



History of the Hong Kong Metro on the Map




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