Hong Kong High-Speed Rail Sells Out in Minutes as Network Expands
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Tickets for Hong Kong's newly expanded high-speed rail service sold out rapidly on Monday. Travelers bought all available seats on several routes to mainland China on the first day of sales.
The MTR Corporation added 16 new mainland destinations to its network from Hong Kong. While crowds did not form at the West Kowloon station, online ticket sales moved with exceptional speed.
The strong demand shows the immediate popularity of the expanded rail links. The new routes connect Hong Kong directly to more Chinese cities.
The corporation announced the expansion on Sunday. The high-speed rail service now offers more frequent travel options between Hong Kong and mainland China.