In celebration of the Lantern Festival, which coincides with the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway (MTR) has announced a special half-price day as a token of appreciation to its passengers. This promotional offer will be available on selected routes, including the Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau stations on the East Rail Line. However, it's important to note that the Airport Express and additional charges for first-class service on the East Rail Line are excluded from this promotion.
To accommodate the increased passenger demand, the MTR will enhance the frequency of train services on six lines throughout the day, adding approximately 370 additional train trips. The Light Rail network will also deploy more dual-carriage trams to ensure smooth passenger flow.
The introduction of the half-price day is part of the MTR's fare adjustment mechanism, which requires the implementation of a half-price day when the railway's service performance is disrupted and incurs penalties of HK$25 million. This upcoming half-price day aligns with the Lantern Festival tomorrow.
Passengers using Octopus cards for MTR, Light Rail, and New Territories Northwest bus journeys, as well as those utilizing QR codes for MTR rides, will enjoy the half-price fare discount. However, it's important to note that this discount does not apply to contactless credit card or debit card payments.
For individuals planning to celebrate the Lantern Festival by traveling to the northern parts of Hong Kong, the half-price discount is applicable to transit journeys between the Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau stations on the East Rail Line. It's worth mentioning that the discounted fare does not cover additional charges for first-class service, Airport Express rides, and MTR feeder bus services. Nonetheless, the discount can be combined with interchange discounts, concessionary fares, and the 25% discount for Monthly Pass holders.
Elderly passengers seeking the most cost-effective way to travel north can take advantage of the following example. On a regular day, the full fare from Admiralty Station to Lo Wu Station is HK$25.4, whereas the half-price fare would be approximately HK$12.7. On the half-price day, senior citizens can first travel to Sheung Shui Station for just HK$1, exit the station, and then re-enter to continue their journey to either Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau stations. The original fare for this route is HK$12.9, but with the half-price discount, it will be approximately HK$6.5. By adding the HK$1 fare to Sheung Shui, the total cost will be just HK$7.5, resulting in a savings of HK$5.2.
During the Lantern Festival half-price day, the MTR will increase train frequencies on six lines: the Island Line, South Island Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, Tuen Ma Line, and East Rail Line. These increased frequencies will vary at different time periods, and a total of approximately 370 additional train trips will be added. Additionally, the Light Rail will operate more dual-carriage trams to accommodate the higher passenger volumes.
To ensure a smooth travel experience, the MTR will deploy extra staff at stations to assist commuters. They will closely monitor the railway's operations and make necessary adjustments to train services and manpower allocation based on actual demand. Ms. Linda Lai, Executive Director of Hong Kong Transport Services, expressed her hope that the combination of half-price fares and increased train frequencies will provide convenience for residents to celebrate the festive season with their friends and families.
港铁元宵节推出半价及增加班次
为庆祝农历正月十五元宵节，香港地铁特别宣布推出半价优惠日，以答谢乘客。 此推广优惠将于指定路线推出，包括东铁线罗湖站及落马洲站。 但需要注意的是，机场快线及东铁线头等舱服务的额外费用不包括在本次促销活动中。
为满足不断增加的乘客需求，港铁将增加6条线路全天的列车服务班次，新增约370趟列车班次。 轻轨网络还将部署更多双节车厢电车，以确保客流畅通。
推出半价是港铁票价调整机制的一部分，要求在铁路服务表现受到干扰时实施半价，并招致2,500万港元的罚款。 即将到来的半价日恰逢明天元宵节。
使用八达通卡乘搭港铁、轻铁及新界西北巴士行程的乘客，以及使用二维码乘搭港铁的乘客，可享半价优惠。 但需要注意的是，此折扣不适用于非接触式信用卡或借记卡付款。
计划前往香港北部地区过元庆的人士，可享受半价优惠，转乘东铁线罗湖站至落马洲站。 值得一提的是，折扣票价不包括头等舱、机场快线及港铁接驳巴士服务的额外费用。 尽管如此，该折扣可以与转乘折扣、优惠票价以及月票持有者的 25% 折扣结合使用。
寻求最具成本效益的北方旅行方式的老年乘客可以利用以下示例。 平日由金钟站前往罗湖站的全价票价为港币 25.4 元，半价票价约为港币 12.7 元。 半价当天，长者可先以港币1元前往上水站，出站，然后再进站继续前往罗湖站或落马洲站。 该航线原价为港币12.9元，半价后票价约为港币6.5元。 加上前往上水的港币1元车费，总费用只需港币7.5元，可节省港币5.2元。
元宵半价期间，港铁将增加港岛线、南港岛线、荃湾线、观塘线、屯马线、东铁线6条线路的列车班次。 这些增加的班次在不同的时间段会有所不同，总共将增加大约370趟额外的列车班次。 此外，轻轨将运营更多双车厢有轨电车，以容纳更多的乘客量。
为确保顺畅的出行体验，港铁将在车站增派人员协助乘客。 他们将密切关注铁路运营情况，并根据实际需求对列车服务和人力配置进行必要的调整。 香港运输服务执行董事黎嘉欣女士表示，希望通过半价票价和增加列车班次的结合，为居民与亲朋好友欢庆佳节提供便利。
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