Published: 15:58, August 22, 2024
A joyride to the past
By Wang Zhan
MTR enthusiasts celebrate on the platform during the MTR 45th Anniversary Themed Trains event at Choi Hung Station, Hong Kong, on Aug 22, 2024. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)  

In celebration of its 45th anniversary, the MTR has unveiled a replica of the "White Head" train that first operated in Hong Kong in 1979. The train consists of eight carriages, and its interior has been refurbished to feature elements from its first-generation predecessors, such as the spherical handrails, as well as the orange-yellow ceiling and warm-toned nostalgic lighting.

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“Through the launch of a series of 45th-anniversary celebrations, MTR revisits the development and milestones of Hong Kong’s railway, as well as the memories created in the MTR network with the public,” said Jacob Kam, Chief Executive Officer of MTR Corporation.

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The train will operate on selected lines until the end of the year, offering MTR enthusiasts an opportunity to reminisce and immerse themselves in the collective memories of times past.

China Daily photographer Adam Lam took the photos on Thursday.