How to Find Train Times for Kowloon-Canton Railway

The Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (KCRC) provides mass transportation services in the Hong Kong region. KCRC offers three domestic passenger railway services: East Rail (including Ma On Shan Rail), Light Rail and West Rail. Kowloon-Canton Railway also operates several passenger services to the mainland, which transport over a quarter of a million people per day. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access and printer

Find Schedules for KCRC's East Rail Route Online

1. Visit the Kowloon-Canton Railway Web site (see Resources below).

2. Go to the "Customer Corner" navigation box on the left side of the page and click "Railway & Bus Services > East Rail > Schedule."

3. Print a copy of the train times you need.

Find Schedules for KCRC's Ma On Shan Route Online

4. Visit the Kowloon-Canton Railway Web site.

5. Go to the "Customer Corner" navigation box on the left side of the page and click "Railway & Bus Services > Ma On Shan Rail > Schedule."

6. Print a copy of the train times you need.

Find Schedules for KCRC's West Rail Route Online

7. Visit the Kowloon-Canton Railway Web site.

8. Go to the "Customer Corner" navigation box on the left side of the page and click "Railway & Bus Services > West Rail > Schedule."

9. Print a copy of the train times you need.

Find Schedules for KCRC's Light Rail Route Online

10. Get train times for Kowloon-Canton Railways by calling 011 ([phone], or visit their Web site.

11. On the Web site, go to the "Customer Corner" navigation box on the left side of the page and click "Railway & Bus Services > Light Rail > Schedule."

12. Print a copy of the train times you need.

Find Schedules for KCRC's Intercity Passenger Train Service Online

13. Visit the Kowloon-Canton Railway Web site.

14. Go to the "Customer Corner" navigation box on the left side of the page and click "Railway & Bus Services > Intercity Passenger Services (Through Train) > Schedule."

15. Print a copy of the train times you need.

Tips & Warnings

• All phone numbers given here include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally from outside the United States, substitute "00" for "011."
• All country codes in phone numbers given here are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign. Hong Kong's code is +852.
• Police officers with red shoulder badges speak English.
• Expect expanded services: Kowloon-Canton is currently building new lines and several construction projects are scheduled for completion between 2007 and 2009.
• Smoking is widespread in China. If you have allergies, look for designated nonsmoking areas.
• Antibiotic drugs are prohibited without a medical note stating need.