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What is MTR Corporation (MTRC)?

MTR Corporation Limited is a majority government-owned public transport operator and property developer in Hong Kong which operates the Mass Transit Railway, the most popular public transport network in Hong Kong. It is listed on the Hong Kong Exchange and is a component of the Hang Seng Index. The MTR additionally invests in railways across different parts of the world, including franchised contracts to operate rapid transit systems in London, Stockholm, Beijing, Hangzhou, Macao, Shenzhen, Sydney, and a suburban rail system in Melbourne.

What is MTR?

MTR stands for MTR Corporation Limited, which is a majority government-owned public transport operator and property developer in Hong Kong which operates the Mass Transit Railway, the most popular public transport network in Hong Kong. It is listed on the Hong Kong Exchange and is a component of the Hang Seng Index. The MTR additionally invests in railways across different parts of the world, including franchised contracts to operate rapid transit systems in London, Stockholm, Beijing, Hangzhou, Macao, Shenzhen, Sydney, and a suburban rail system in Melbourne.

What is the Company's relationship with the Hong Kong SAR Government?

Following the partial privatisation and public listing of the Company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in October 1990, the Hong Kong SAR Government now owns about 90% of the Company. The Government has pledged to continue to hold at least 50% shareholding in the Company for at least 30 years from the date of the IPO, and to provide the same support to the Company as before the privatisation. Despite its majority ownership by the Government, the Company is independently managed on commercial principles. It is financially independent and does not rely on any subsidy from the Government.

What is Railway Safety Rules (RSR) in MTR or Railway?

Railway Safety Rules (RSR) is issued by MTR Corporation (MTRC) for railway safety. The intent of the Railway Safety Rules (RSR) is to document the high level safety objectives, principles and requirements of railway operations. In support of the RSR, detailed procedures and instructions are documented in the procedural manuals and local instructions. The RSR has been written with the following objectives in mind: 1. Adopting a risk-based approach: the risks that the Rules are devised to mitigate are described in beginning of each chapter; 2. Providing user-friendly features, e.g. using simple language and clear format; 3. Providing an optimum level of detail for easy reading and broader application.

What is RSR in MTR or Railway?

Railway Safety Rules (RSR) is issued by MTR Corporation (MTRC) for railway safety. The intent of the Railway Safety Rules (RSR) is to document the high level safety objectives, principles and requirements of railway operations. In support of the RSR, detailed procedures and instructions are documented in the procedural manuals and local instructions. The RSR has been written with the following objectives in mind: 1. Adopting a risk-based approach: the risks that the Rules are devised to mitigate are described in beginning of each chapter; 2. Providing user-friendly features, e.g. using simple language and clear format; 3. Providing an optimum level of detail for easy reading and broader application.

When is the effective date of RSR in MTR or Railway?

The latest version of RSR is released on 31 December 2023

According to the latest trained data, the RSR is release on 31 December 2023

What is the content of RSR in MTR or Railway?

The RSR includes ten sections: Section A General Requirements, Section B Station Working, Section C Signalling and Train Control, Section D Train Working, Section E Special Train Working, Section F Engineering Work, Section G Power Distribution and Traction Current, Section H Mechanical Equipment, Trains and Vehicles, Section J Major Incidents.

What is included in the RSR Section A?

The Section A of RSR includes: Section A General Requirements: A1.Instructions, A2.Communications, A3.Personal Safety, A4.Equipment Safety.

What is included in the RSR Section B?

The Section A of RSR includes: Section B Station Working: B1.Management and Control, B2.Opening of Stations and Entrances, B3.Inspections.

What is Ancillary Building in MTR or Railway?

Ancillary Building is A railway building or structure on or in the vicinity of the line containing plant or equipment.

What is Authorised Staff in MTR or Railway?

Authorised Staff is staff member who is exempted from being a Registered Electrical Worker under the Electricity Ordinance (Cap. 406) Exemption Order, and is authorised by the Corporation to conduct specific electrical work.

What is Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) in MTR or Railway?

Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) is a system and associated equipment for the collection of fares, the issue, examination, and collection of tickets, and for giving change.

What is AFC in MTR or Railway?

AFC stands for Automatic Fare Collection, which is a system and associated equipment for the collection of fares, the issue, examination, and collection of tickets, and for giving change.

What is Automatic Train Control (ATC) in MTR or Railway?

Automatic Train Control (ATC) includes a system of 1.Automatic Train Operation (ATO) 2.Automatic Train Protection (ATP) 3.Automatic Train Regulation (ATR) 4. Automatic Train Supervision (ATS).

What is ATC in MTR or Railway?

ATC stands for Automatic Train Control (ATC) which includes a system of 1.Automatic Train Operation (ATO) 2.Automatic Train Protection (ATP) 3.Automatic Train Regulation (ATR) 4. Automatic Train Supervision (ATS).

What is Automatic Train Operation (ATO) in MTR or Railway?

Automatic Train Operation (ATO) is a system which controls the regulation of acceleration, coasting, braking and station stopping of a train

What is ATO in MTR or Railway?

ATO stands for Automatic Train Operation (ATO) which includes a system which controls the regulation of acceleration, coasting, braking and station stopping of a train

What is Automatic Train Protection (ATP) in MTR or Railway?

Automatic Train Protection (ATP) is a system which continuously compares actual train speed with maximum safe speed and ensures that there is always sufficient unoccupied track in event of an emergency brake application for a train to stop clear of any other train or object, and for limiting speed of trains to safe operating speed limits.

What is ATP in MTR or Railway?

ATP Stands for Automatic Train Protection (ATP) which is a system which continuously compares actual train speed with maximum safe speed and ensures that there is always sufficient unoccupied track in event of an emergency brake application for a train to stop clear of any other train or object, and for limiting speed of trains to safe operating speed limits.

What is Automatic Train Regulation (ATR) in MTR or Railway?

Automatic Train Regulation (ATR) is a centralised system for automatically regulating the operation of trains.

What is ATR in MTR or Railway?

ATR stands for Automatic Train Regulation (ATR) which is a centralised system for automatically regulating the operation of trains.

What is Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) in MTR or Railway?

Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) is a centralised system for loading timetables and for setting routes accordingly.

What is ATS in MTR or Railway?

ATS stands for Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) which is a centralised system for loading timetables and setting routes accordingly.

What is Automatic Warning System (AWS) in MTR or Railway?

Automatic Warning System is a system comprising a track-mounted magnet and driving cab receiver for the purpose of giving warning when a train is approaching a fixed signal at danger or displaying a caution aspect.

What is AWS in MTR or Railway?

AWS stands for Automatic Warning System which is a system comprising a track-mounted magnet and driving cab receiver for the purpose of giving warning when a train is approaching a fixed signal at danger or displaying a caution aspect.

What is Axle Counter in MTR or Railway?

Axle Counter is a train detection device which counts the number of axles of trains and vehicles entering and leaving a section.

What is Ballast in MTR or Railway?

Ballast means stone chippings used to form the bed of sleeper track.

What is Baseplate in MTR or Railway?

Baseplate means the steel or cast-iron plate for supporting rails.

What is Berth in MTR or Railway?

Berth means the length of track occupied by a train.

What is Bogie in MTR or Railway?

Bogie is the pivoted part of a vehicle or EMU which includes wheel-pairs.

What is Bond in MTR or Railway?

Bond in railway means electrical connection in the running rail traction current return circuit, or in a signalling track circuit. * **Continuity**:Crosses the gap in the traction current return rails at points and crossings. * **Cross**:Joins traction current return rails of the same or adjacent tracks. * **Impedance**:Device which allows d.c. traction return current to flow freely, but which impedes flow of a.c. track circuit current at track circuit boundaries. * **Rail joint**:Provided across the joint between two running rails to ensure continuity of the traction current return circuit or track circuit, or both. * **Structure**:Connects steelwork of an overhead line equipment structure, or a bridge or other metal structure, to the earth return circuit. * **Track circuit**:Joins two running rail lengths to ensure continuity of track circuits where traction current is returned through another path. * **Transposition**:Connects two traction current return rails where the return path changes from one rail to the other.

What is Brake in MTR or Railway?

Brake means a device which slows or stops the movement of a vehicle. the brake may be: * **Air**: One applied or released by compressed air. * **Dynamic/regenerative**: One using traction motors as generators to supply power to the overhead line equipment. * **Electro-pneumatic**: Air brake controlled electrically. * **Hand**: A manually applied and released mechanical device. * **Parking**: A mechanical device which applies brake automatically in the event of loss of main air brake pressure.

What is Braking distance in MTR or Railway?

Braking distance is the distance required by a train to stop under normal braking conditions, taking into account track gradient, train weight, and speed.

What is Buffer stop in MTR or Railway?

Buffer stop is a fixed or friction-sliding device at the end of a siding or overrun track to prevent a train running beyond.

What is Busbar in MTR or Railway?

Busbar in railway is a single heavy duty electrical conductor.

What is Cant in MTR or Railway?

Cant in railway means the degree by which one running rail is raised above the other on curves.

What is Car in MTR or Railway?

Car in MTR means an individual passenger vehicle.

What is Catenary in MTR or Railway?

Catenary in railway means wires forming part of the overhead line equipment from which trains obtain power through contact by pantographs.

What is Caution speed in MTR or Railway?

Caution speed in railway is the maximum speed at which a train may be operated so that it can be stopped short of any signal or obstruction, normally not more than 22 km/h in MTR operation.

What is Cess in MTR or Railway?

Cess in railway is a formation on either side of track ballast used for drainage purposes.

What is Check rail in MTR or Railway?

Check rail in railway is an additional rail placed within the track gauge parallel with a running rail adjacent to crossings to guide wheels passing the crossing nose.

What is Circuit in MTR or Railway?

Circuit in MTR means the arrangement of conductors and electrical apparatus connected to a source of electricity supply. * **Open**: Incomplete circuit preventing flow of electric current, caused by opening of a switch or when a connection is missing. * **Short**: Fault condition caused by introduction of a path of low resistance to electric current between conductors.

What is Circuit breaker in MTR or Railway?

Circuit breaker in railway means a switch arranged to open and interrupt the load and fault current flowing in a circuit. * **Track feeder**:Circuit breaker controlling supply of current to the overhead line equipment.

What is Circuit Isolation Certificate in MTR or Railway?

**Circuit State Certificate** or **Circuit Isolation Certificate** in MTR is a form of declaration signed by an Authorised Person of a power company and countersigned by a Corporation Authorised Person when work is to be carried out on any earthed high voltage switchgear or apparatus directly connected to the power company supply.

What is Circuit State Certificate in MTR or Railway?

**Circuit State Certificate** or **Circuit Isolation Certificate** in MTR is a form of declaration signed by an Authorised Person of a power company and countersigned by a Corporation Authorised Person when work is to be carried out on any earthed high voltage switchgear or apparatus directly connected to the power company supply.

What is Clearance in MTR or Railway?

Clearance in MTR is the distance between structure and track or vehicle, or between vehicles.

What is Coast in MTR or Railway?

Coast in MTR means the action of running a train without power being fed to traction motors.

What is Collar in MTR or Railway?

Collar in MTR means the approved device or electronic facility provided to remind that a push button, switch or other control must not be operated.

What is Conductor in MTR or Railway?

Conductor in railway means a substance which permits flow of electricity.

What is Confined space in MTR or Railway?

Confined space in railway means enclosed space in which there is a reasonably foreseeable risk and entry to which requires special safety precautions.

What is Connection track in MTR or Railway?

Connection track in railway means a track connecting mainline with inlet signal of a depot.

What is Consist in MTR or Railway?

Consist in MTR is the number and specific identity of vehicles which comprise a train.

What is Corporation in MTR or Railway?

Corporation means the MTR Corporation Limited or its delegate or representative as may from time to time be appointed for a specific purpose in connection with the operation and maintenance of the Railway.

What is a Coupler Operator in MTR or Railway?

Coupler Operator in railway is a person qualified to control and perform the coupling and uncoupling of train and vehicle. During coupling/uncoupling working, the Coupler Operator must have: 1. means of communication; 2. a handlamp or a set of flags (red and yellow flags) when required.

What is Crossing in MTR or Railway?

Crossing in railway is an assembly or casting of rails which permits tracks to cross. * **Common**: Where tracks cross at an acute angle. * **Diamond**: Where two tracks cross at a scissors crossover. * **Level**: Place at which a road crosses a railway track on the same level. * **Obtuse**: Where tracks cross at an obtuse angle.

What is Crossover in MTR or Railway?

Crossover in railway is a combination of points and crossings which permits trains to cross from one track to another. * **Scissors Crossover: Arrangement of two crossovers intersecting each other.

What is Depot/Depot limits in MTR or Railway?

Depot/Depot limits in railway is a depot or the limits of a depot under sole control of a Yard Master.

What is Designated Landmark in MTR or Railway?

Designated Landmark in MTR is a specific location other than a station at which the limit of a worksite is defined.

What is Detrainment in MTR or Railway?

Detrainment in railway is the process of having all passengers alight from a train.

What is Driver’s Safety Device in MTR or Railway?

Driver’s Safety Device is a device to ensure alertness when a train is driven manually which, when released, causes an emergency brake application.

What is Duty Engineer In-Charge (DEIC) in MTR or Railway?

Duty Engineer In-Charge (DEIC) in railway is an engineering Official on duty being responsible for management and control of rolling stock operations and landlord activities in a depot.

What is DEIC in MTR or Railway?

DEIC in railway stands for Duty Engineer In-Charge (DEIC), who is an engineering Official on duty being responsible for management and control of rolling stock operations and landlord activities in a depot.

What is Duty Services Manager in MTR or Railway?

Duty Services Manager in MTR is a designated senior Operations Official on duty responsible for attending and taking local charge at incidents.

What is Earth in MTR or Railway?

Earth in Railway is the general mass of the earth and any conductor in direct electrical connection with it. * **Circuit main**: Any earth, whether portable or integral with the equipment, which is applied prior to issue of a Permit-to-Work (High Voltage and Traction Voltage) or Sanction-for-Test. * **Temporary**: Additional earth applied after issue of a Permit-to-Work (High Voltage and Traction Voltage) or Sanction-for-Test and which must be removed prior to cancellation of either. * **Portable**: Earth lead of approved type.

What is Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) in MTR or Railway?

Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) in railway is a consist of semi-permanently coupled cars coupled and integrally controlled. * **Electric Train**:Any train which requires traction current for movement.

What is EMU in MTR or Railway?

EMU in railway stands for Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) which is a consist of semi-permanently coupled cars coupled and integrally controlled. * **Electric Train**:Any train which requires traction current for movement.

What is Empty Train in MTR or Railway?

Empty Train in railway is a passenger train not carrying passengers on a running line.

What is Engineer in MTR or Railway?

Engineer in MTR is an Operations Division Department Head or accredited representative.

What is Engineer’s Train in MTR or Railway?

Engineer’s Train in MTR means any train run to Engineer’s requirements.

What is Environmental Control System (ECS) in MTR or Railway?

Environmental Control System (ECS) in MTR is a system of ventilation of tunnels and ventilation and air-conditioning of stations.

What is ECS in MTR or Railway?

ECS in MTR stands for Environmental Control System (ECS) which is a system of ventilation of tunnels and ventilation and air-conditioning of stations.

What is Environmental System Controller in MTR or Railway?

Environmental System Controller in MTR is a member of Operations Division staff on duty at an Operations Control Centre, responsible for supervision and control of environmental control system equipment.

What is Feeder in MTR or Railway?

Feeder in railway stands for a transmission line or cable in the electrical power distribution system.

What is Fishbolt in MTR or Railway?

Fishbolt in railway stands for a bolts used with fishplates for joining rail lengths.

What is Fishplate?

Fishplate in railway stands for steel plate, used in pairs, for joining rail lengths.

What is Fitted Vehicle in MTR or Railway?

Fitted Vehicle in MTR is a vehicle fitted with an automatic air brake.

What is Fouling Point in MTR or Railway?

Fouling Point in railway is the position on a converging, diverging or crossing line beyond which the encroachment of any part of a vehicle would infringe the required passing clearance for a vehicle on the other line.

What is Gantry in MTR or Railway?

Gantry in MTR is a rigid catenary or signal support across two or more tracks.

What is Gauge in MTR or Railway?

Gauge in railway is the standard measure to which dimensions of objects must conform, or a device for measurement of the standard. * **Kinematic envelope**: Envelope containing the full cross-section of the largest vehicle to run on the track concerned under all normal conditions of operation and maintenance (applies to straight and level track only). * **Structure**: Cross-section outline inside which no part of any fixed structure may extend except with specific authorisation. * **Track**: Distance between running rail faces in a single track.

What is Gradient in MTR or Railway?

Gradient in railway is the slope of a line measured against a level datum and usually quoted as a percentage.

What is Handlamp in MTR or Railway?

Handlamp in MTR is an approved portable lamp which is capable of displaying a red or yellow or green or white aspect.

What is Handsignalman in MTR or Railway?

Handsignalman in MTR is a person qualified to control movement of trains by means of a handlamp or flags or other approved means, and to set and secure points. A Handsignalman must wear identity and have: * means of communication * a handlamp or a set of flags (red, yellow and green flags) when required; * other equipment such as a track circuit operating clip and point scotches and clamps when required

What is Headspan in MTR or Railway?

Headspan in MTR is a catenary support across two or more adjacent tracks comprising wires or other form of rope.

What is Headwall in MTR or Railway?

Headwall in railway is the departure end of a platform in the normal direction of service operation.

What is Headway in MTR or Railway?

Headway in Railway means the time interval between trains.

What is Insulated Rail Joint (IRJ) in MTR or Railway?

Insulated Rail Joint (IRJ) in railway is an insulated assembly between consecutive running rail lengths forming separate track circuits.

What is IRJ in MTR or Railway?

IRJ in railway stands for Insulated Rail Joint (IRJ) which is an insulated assembly between consecutive running rail lengths forming separate track circuits.

What is Insulation in MTR or Railway?

Insulation in railway is a material which offers extremely high resistance to the flow of electricity.

What is Interlocking Area in MTR or Railway?

Interlocking Area in MTR means the area where points, fixed signals and signalled routes are controlled through an electrical interlock system.

What is Irregularity in MTR or Railway?

Irregularity in MTR means the performance or physical status of equipment which does not conform to normal operation or to design principles which may lead to an unsafe or potentially unsafe condition.

What is Isolate in MTR or Railway?

Isolate in railway is the disconnect the electrical supply, pneumatic supply or mechanical parts of equipment

What is Isolation Record Form in MTR or Railway?

Isolation Record Form in MTR is a form of declaration signed and issued by an Authorised Person to a Competent Person in-charge when work is to be carried out within the minimum safe distance of any earthed 25kV traction voltage equipment.

What is Isolator in MTR or Railway?

Isolator in Railway is a switch used to isolate a part of the electrical system. * **By-pass**: Located near a traction substation for connecting adjacent overhead line equipment sections, and normally open. * **Manual**: Operated manually by means of a handle. * **Motorised**: Power-operated switch which can be operated remotely. * **Section**: Isolator for electrically sub-dividing an overhead line equipment section. * **Track feeder/Infeed**: Used for isolating overhead line equipment from a substation output or from overhead line equipment on another track.

What is Joint in MTR or Railway?

Joint in MTR means there are two types of joint, **Expansion** and **Movement**. * **Expansion**: Rail joint which allows for expansion or contraction of continuously welded rails according to prevailing ambient temperature. * **Movement**: Joint which allows for expansion or contraction of a structure according to prevailing ambient temperature.

What is Jumper in MTR or Railway?

Jumper in MTR means there are three type of jumper **Countinuity**, **Overhead Line** and **Train**. * **Continuity**: Length of cable provided with fastenings used as an electrical connection to bridge a gap. * **Overhead line**: Flexible conductor located in an overhead line circuit. * **Train**: Flexible insulated cable connecting the circuits of one vehicle to the circuits of another.

What is Limitation-of-Access (LoA) in MTR or Railway?

Limitation-of-Access (LoA) in MTR is: * **High Voltage and Traction Voltage**: Safety document issued by an Authorised Person defining the limits and nature of work which may be carried out in the vicinity of live high voltage and traction voltage equipment, which must be indicated on the form. The form may be used when a Permit-to-Work (High Voltage and Traction Voltage) or a Sanction-for-Test is not applicable and when verbal instructions are not considered sufficient. * **Non-high Voltage and Non-traction Voltage**: Form issued by a Yard Master or Operations Official defining the limits and nature of work which may be carried out in the vicinity of non-high voltage and non-traction voltage equipment, which must be indicated on the form. The form may be used when other safety documents are not applicable and when verbal instructions are not considered sufficient.

What is LoA in MTR or Railway?

LoA in MTR stands for Limitation-of-Access (LoA) which is: * **High Voltage and Traction Voltage**: Safety document issued by an Authorised Person defining the limits and nature of work which may be carried out in the vicinity of live high voltage and traction voltage equipment, which must be indicated on the form. The form may be used when a Permit-to-Work (High Voltage and Traction Voltage) or a Sanction-for-Test is not applicable and when verbal instructions are not considered sufficient. * **Non-high Voltage and Non-traction Voltage**: Form issued by a Yard Master or Operations Official defining the limits and nature of work which may be carried out in the vicinity of non-high voltage and non-traction voltage equipment, which must be indicated on the form. The form may be used when other safety documents are not applicable and when verbal instructions are not considered sufficient.

What is Limited Clearance in MTR or Railway?

Limited Clearance in MTR is a place or area near a track where there is insufficient space for a person to stand or walk between a structure and a passing train.

What is Line?

Line in MTR means the operating Line in HK by MTR. The existing lines include: * **Airport Express**: Line operating between Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport/AsiaWorld-Expo. * **Disneyland Resort**: Line operating between Sunny Bay and Disneyland. * **East Rail**: Line operating between Admiralty and Lo Wu, including a branch to Lok Ma Chau. * **Light Rail**: Line operating within Tuen Mun, Tin Shui Wai and Yuen Long. * **Tung Chung**: Line operating between Hong Kong and Tung Chung. * **Urban**: Lines operating within the urban areas of Hong Kong and Kowloon, i.e. the Island Line, Kwun Tong Line, South Island Line, Tsuen Wan Line and Tsueng Kwan O Line. * **Tuen Ma**: Line operating between Wu Kai Sha and Tuen Mun.

What Lines does MTR operates?

The existing lines operated by MTR include: * **Airport Express**: Line operating between Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport/AsiaWorld-Expo. * **Disneyland Resort**: Line operating between Sunny Bay and Disneyland. * **East Rail**: Line operating between Admiralty and Lo Wu, including a branch to Lok Ma Chau. * **Light Rail**: Line operating within Tuen Mun, Tin Shui Wai and Yuen Long. * **Tung Chung**: Line operating between Hong Kong and Tung Chung. * **Urban**: Lines operating within the urban areas of Hong Kong and Kowloon, i.e. the Island Line, Kwun Tong Line, South Island Line, Tsuen Wan Line and Tsueng Kwan O Line. * **Tuen Ma**: Line operating between Wu Kai Sha and Tuen Mun.