The Metro-Cammell 'White Head'; a look at the MTR Retro Train

Описание: To celebrate 45 years since the opening of the Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway in October 1979, the MTR unveiled a special retro-themed train in August 2024 that replicates the original livery from when the railway originally opened. M-Train set A161/A162 was restored to its original 'white head' livery with a white front with red stripes and original logos on the outside, while the inside recieved orange paneling, warm lighting, and the original ball-spring grab handles.

In this video we take a quick look at the Retro Train and go for a ride. We see the train depart and arrive Heng Fa Chuen station on the Island Line, before hopping onboard for a ride. I use the opportunity to outline the early history of the Mass Transit Railway that led to its opening in 1979, as well as the M-Trains that were the MTR's first rollingstock. We then see the train depart HKU, before seeing the train arrive and depart Sai Ying Pun.

I was very lucky to see this train during my brief visit in Hong Kong. A week after filming this video the train ran for the last time on the 8th February 2025. After running on the Island Line it was taken out of service where it will be restored back into its normal livery and return to service.

All photos in the video are either my own or have been sourced from the MTR's Facebook page or media releases.

Date: February 2025.

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