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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.
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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)
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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)
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Rail enthusiasts pose before the camera while taking the first train of the Tuen Ma line. (Photo/ Li Zhihua)
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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)