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MTR 45th Anniversary Carnival "Chill Fun Trainival"

MTR 45th Anniversary Carnival

The MTR has been growing alongside the community for 45 years since the metro service commencement. To celebrate this significant milestone, we will be organising a 45th Anniversary Carnival, the "Chill Fun Trainival" from 25 - 29 September with free entry. The carnival features five main zones, offering a variety of railway-themed amusement facilities, simulated driving experiences and game booths for visitors to win exclusive prizes. Let's come together to celebrate the 45-year connection between the MTR and Hong Kong, and enjoy a joyful time!

Furthermore, we have arranged a diverse range of performances for you and your family, along with appealing photo spots to record unforgettable moments. Whether it's a family gathering or hanging out with friends, everyone can create pleasant memories at the "Chill Fun Trainival".

Event Details

Event location Central Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Road, Central (Entrance is next to the Hong Kong Observation Wheel)
Event date
and time

Weekdays (NO registration required)
Dates: 25 September (Wednesday) to 27 September 2024 (Friday)
Opening hours: 1:00 pm–9:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday (Registration on MTR Mobile is required; All sessions are fully booked. Thank you for your support!)
Dates: 28 September and 29 September 2024
Opening hours:
(1) 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (admission is open until 2:30 pm)
(2) 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm (admission is open until 8:30 pm)

Free Admission

“Chill Fun Trainival” is open to public on weekdays with NO registration required. Crowd control measures may be implemented if there is a high volume of visitors, in which visitors may have to line up to enter the carnival.

Saturday and Sunday: 28 September and 29 September 2024

Two designated admission sessions for registered visitors as below:
1. 10:00 am-3:00 pm (admission is open until 2:30 pm)
2. 4:00 pm-9:00 pm (admission is open until 8:30 pm)
Starting from 12:00 noon, 10 September, registered users may obtain free tickets for weekend sessions on MTR Mobile. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. All Saturday and Sunday sessions for the “Chill Fun Trainival” are fully booked. Thank you for your support!



Walk-in available on weekdays – Enjoy endless fun for free at “Chill Fun Trainival”!



Sessions from 25 to 27 September 2024 (Wednesday to Friday) offer free walk-in admissions. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an evening of fun experiences!

Opening hours: 1pm – 9pm

All Saturday and Sunday sessions for the “Chill Fun Trainival” are fully booked. Thank you for your support!

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Carnival Highlights

Instagrammable attractions




Snap a picture with T Chai at the giant train installation!


A series of eye-catching attractions are available at the “Chill Fun Trainival”, including a 8-metre-tall giant train installation. Explore an extensive collection of 45 mini-train cubicles and station mosaics, and take a selfie with our adorable MTR mascots!


Fly high with Captain Go and K T Chai!


The 3-metre-tall “Floating Captain Go & Vibrant Express” and “Floating K T Chai & Airport Express” are ready to greet the public at the Central Harbourfront. Don’t miss out on the chance to fly high with the beloved Captain Go and K T Chai!

Amusement rides



“Fly with MTR” swing ride


Ride on trains of different models and immerse yourself into a magical “floating” experience with T Chai and friends. Let the fun and joy begin at the “Chill Fun Trainival”!

$Tokens x3


Chill Fun Rail Journey


Enjoy the scenic view of Central Harbourfront with your loved ones while riding on our mini MTR trains. Take a selfie to capture this beautiful moment!

$Tokens x3


Mega“New Rail Wonderland”slide


Slide along future railway lines at our 8-metre-tall mega inflatable slide. Experience exceptional excitement with your friends!


Rail + Community Maze


Stroll around the “Rail + Community Maze”, explore our footprint across neighbourhoods in Hong Kong, and discover more about MTR’s “Rail+Community” development!

Play to win exclusive prizes!




Win carnival-exclusive gifts at the game booths!


T Chai and friends are inviting you and your family to have fun at our unique game booths! Challenge yourself, compete with your family and friends, and bring home the title of "Game Master" and exclusive souvenirs!

$Tokens x2


T Chai & Friends await you at the claw machine!


Come take the chance to bring home our adorable mascots, T Chai and Friends, at the claw machine inside the “Chill Fun Trainival”!

$Token x1



Railway-infused experience




Learn how to operate a train at the Pop-up Driving Cab Experience!


Featuring a cab simulator for Train Captain training, we are delighted to present an unprecedented, authentic train operations simulation. Let’s experience a day in the life of a train captain!


Discover the heroes of safe railway services


A series of MTR maintenance vehicles will make their first public appearance at the carnival. Meet these heroes of our safe and convenient railway service!


Meet MTR’s first electric bus


Following its successful deployment in June 2024, MTR’s first electric bus will greet the public at the carnival for a limited time!

Shows and performances




Say “Cheese” with MTR mascots!


T Chai, Green T Baby, K T Chai and Captain Go will greet friends at the “Chill Fun Trainival”! Seize the chance to take a picture with them!

Click here to view the MTR mascots meet- and- greet schedule. Please note that the schedule is subject to changes. Stay tuned for the latest updates on our website!


Enjoy splendid performances on-stage!


We have invited popular singers and artists to perform on stage. With a diversity of casts from dance crews to choirs and a symphony orchestra, the “Chill Fun Trainival” offers a wonderful range of shows to fill your visit with music and joy.

Click here to view the performance timetable. Please note that the schedule is subject to changes. Stay tuned for the latest updates on our website!

 

Food Delights




The “Chill Fun Trainival” brings tasty delights from across Hong Kong to the Central Harbourfront. Featuring finger-licking snacks and drinks served by Original Taste Workshop, Swire Coca-Cola, and local eateries including CLAIRE, Cutting Onions, Satay Pop and Uncle Tung’s Egg Waffle, the carnival offers a delicious array of must-eat goodies for all. Come treat yourself with scrumptious snacks, delicate desserts and refreshing beverages!

Eco-friendly food containers sponsored by foodpanda are provided for everyone to share food and promote environmental awareness. You may also bring your own bottle to refill water at the water stations on-site.

“Chill Fun Trainival” supporting organisations (food and beverages): Original Taste Workshop, Swire Coca-Cola (in alphabetical order)



Gifts and Privileges




Purchase railway-themed souvenirs


At the “Chill Fun Trainival”, the MTR e-Store sales booth offers a variety of MTR-themed souvenirs, including train models, stationery, toys, and lifestyle products. To heighten the festive atmosphere of MTR’s 45th anniversary celebration, a series of exciting promotions has been prepared. For example, you may purchase two MTR music boxes for HKD 100 (original price HKD 240) or a sports kit plus a charging set for HKD 200 (original price HKD 396). Besides, you may receive a mystery gift, including an "MTR Edition Monopoly Random Blind Box" (original price HKD 138), upon spending a specific amount. For details, please inquire with staff on-site!

To commemorate MTR’s dedication to serving passengers over the past 45 years, we have designed 6 magnets that resemble the cabs of selected trains that are either retired, in the process of being decommissioned or still in use. In addition to winning them at the on-site game booths, the above products are also available from 22 September to 5 October 2024 at MTR e-Store online, physical shops at Admiralty and Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, as well as MTR Customer Service Centres (unpaid area) ^. Don’t miss out!

^Designated MTR Customer Service Centres (unpaid area) include East Rail Line - Sheung Shui, Tai Wai, Hung Hom, Admiralty; Island Line - Kennedy Town, Central, Admiralty, Causeway Bay, Tai Koo; Kwun Tong Line - Kowloon Bay, Prince Edward, Whampoa; South Island Line - Admiralty; Tseung Kwan O Line - Tseung Kwan O, Po Lam; Tsuen Wan Line - Tsuen Wan, Kwai Fong, Mei Foo, Prince Edward, Tsim Sha Tsui, Admiralty, Central; Tuen Ma Line - Tuen Mun, Tin Shui Wai, Mei Foo, Hung Hom, Tai Wai, Shek Mun; Tung Chung Line - Tung Chung.

Win free Ngong Ping 360 tickets!


Get a free “Ngong Ping 360 Round-Trip Cable Car (Standard Cabin) Adult Ticket” with on-site spending of HKD300 or more at the “Chill Fun Trainival” from 25 to 27 September 2024.

Free gifts are offered on a first-come-first-served basis while stock lasts.

Collect limited-edition MTR Mobile badge!


Registered MTR Mobile users can collect an exclusive MTR Mobile badge by visiting the “Chill Fun Trainival” and scan the on-site event QR code.

Click here to view Terms and Conditions of the MTR Mobile badge collection campaign.

 

Token mechanism


You may enjoy the simulated Driving Cab experience, inflatable slide and maze or stage performances for free; or purchase tokens to enjoy other facilities at the “Chill Fun Trainival”. From 10 September to 22 September, visitors may pre-purchase token cards (including 10 tokens per card) on the MTR e-Store at an early-bird discounted price of HKD 45. To redeem pre-purchased token cards on-site, please proceed to the Token Card Redemption and present your token card redemption QR code in the MTR Mobile application to our staff. You will receive your token card after validating the redemption code.

There are also several Token Booths at the carnival. You may purchase token cards on-site at the price of HKD 65.

Upon purchase of tokens, you will receive a token card. The token cards are in the form of scratch cards, where each sticker represents 1 token, and each card contains 10 tokens. Staff will scratch off the corresponding number of sticker layers based on the token requirement for each facility, indicating that the tokens have been collected.

You will need to use tokens at the below facilities:

Amusement rides (“Chill Fun Rail Journey” and “Fly High with MTR”) 3 tokens per ride
Game booths 2 tokens per game
Claw machine 1 token per game

If, due to admission closure or other reasons, you possess unused tokens and would like to request for a refund, please refer to the guidelines outlined in the "Frequently Asked Questions" section and submit request for a refund by 31 October 2024. We will process your request following a review. Please note that the refund procedures normally require 4-6 weeks for completion. The actual refund delivery date varies depending on the processes of individual banks or electronic payment service providers.


Frequently Asked Questions

 


1) Opening hours and admission arrangements

 

What are the opening hours for the “Chill Fun Trainival”?

The “Chill Fun Trainival” consists of weekday and weekend sessions. Opening hours during different sessions are as below:
Weekdays:25 September (Wednesday) to 27 September 2024 (Friday) – NO Registration is required
Opening hours: 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm (admission is open until 8:30 pm)
Weekend:28 September (Saturday) to 29 September 2024 (Sunday) – Registration on MTR Mobile is required (Fully booked, thank you for your support!)
Opening hours:
(1) 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (admission is open until 2:30 pm)
(2) 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (admission is open until 8:30 pm)

Please note that admission to the carnival is closed in the last 30 minutes of each session. You are recommended to arrive at the “Chill Fun Trainival” earlier to reserve more time to enjoy different facilities!

Do I need a ticket to enter the “Chill Fun Trainival”?

Entry to the “Chill Fun Trainival” is completely free of charge. All Saturday and Sunday sessions for the “Chill Fun Trainival” are fully booked. Thank you for your support!
No registration is needed for admission from 25 September (Wednesday) to 27 September (Friday). Join us and enjoy the fun and joy at the Central Harbourfront Event Space now!

Why is the carnival closed from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday?

To provide quality service for visitors, the “Chill Fun Trainival” is closed from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. We will take a short break and clean up during this hour to prepare ourselves for more fun-filled experience for you!
Please note that admission to the carnival is closed in the last 30 minutes of each session. You are recommended to arrive at the “Chill Fun Trainival” earlier to reserve more time to enjoy different facilities!

How do I get to the “Chill Fun Trainival”?

The carnival is located at the Central Harbourfront Event Space. You may take the MTR to Central Station and exit via Exit A (Central Piers), or Hong Kong Station and exit via Exit A2 (Central Piers) and walk to the “Chill Fun Trainival”. The carnival’s entrance is next to the Hong Kong Observation Wheel.


2) Entertainment facilities and tokens

 

Why do I need tokens? Which facilities require tokens?

You may use tokens to enjoy different facilities at the carnival. The below facilities require tokens:

Amusement rides (“Chill Fun Rail Journey” and “Fly High with MTR”) 3 tokens per ride
Game booths 2 tokens per game
Claw machine 1 token per game

 

How do I purchase tokens?

From 10 September (Tuesday) to 22 September (Sunday), you may pre-purchase token cards (with 10 tokens) on MTR e-Store, with an early bird discount at HKD 45 per token card. You may also make purchases on-site at the Token Booth at a price of HKD 65 per token card.

How do I redeem token cards purchased online?

To redeem pre-purchased token cards on-site, please proceed to the Token Card Redemption and present your token card redemption QR code in the MTR Mobile application to our staff. You will receive your token card after validating the redemption code. Purchase your tokens online to enjoy a discounted price of HKD 45 per token card (with 10 tokens)!

How do I use my tokens?

Upon purchase of tokens, you will receive a token card. The token cards are in the form of scratch cards, where each sticker represents 1 token, and each card contains 10 tokens. Staff will scratch off the corresponding number of sticker layers based on the token requirement for each facility, indicating that the tokens have been collected.

Please note that if the sticker layers are scratched off for any reason by unauthorised personnel, MTR will not provide any compensation.

How do I request a refund for unused tokens and what is the timeline?

Please email mtr45a@mtr.com.hk with the following details by 31 October 2024. Please see below information needed to initiate a refund:

1) If you purchased the tokens via MTR e-store, please provide the below information:

  • Contact number
  • Order number (17-digit number, e.g. #20240930071234567; Please refer to the order confirmation email, or select "e-Store" in MTR Mobile → Click on your profile → Select "Orders".)
  • Photo of the unused token card (if applicable)
  • MTR Mobile registration number (if MTR points were used to redeem the token card) (Log into MTR Mobile and select "Profile", the registration number is in 10 digits.)
  • MTR points used (if MTR points were used to redeem the token card)
  • Payment method
  • If you purchased the tokens with FPS or Octopus, please provide your FPS ID (7-9 digits) and registered name (same as account holder name on bank records)
  • 2) If you purchased the tokens on-site, please provide the below information:

  • Contact number
  • Photo of the unused token card
  • Payment method and transaction record
  • If you purchased the tokens with Octopus, please provide your bank account number (the name of the account holder should be the same as the name on your HKID)
  • If you purchased the tokens with a credit card, AliPay, Apple Pay or Google Pay, the refund will be delivered to the corresponding credit card or AliPay account. Upon verification, the refund procedures normally require 4-6 weeks for completion. The actual refund delivery date varies depending on the processes of individual banks or electronic payment service providers.


    3) Others



    Are food and beverages provided at the carnival?

    The “Chill Fun Trainival” brings tasty delights from across Hong Kong to the Central Harbourfront. Featuring finger-licking snacks and drinks served by Original Taste Workshop, Swire Coca-Cola, and local eateries including CLAIRE, Cutting Onions, Satay Pop and Uncle Tung’s Egg Waffle, the carnival offers a delicious array of must-eat goodies for all. Come treat yourself with scrumptious snacks, delicate desserts and refreshing beverages!

    Eco-friendly food containers sponsored by foodpanda are provided for everyone to share food and promote environmental awareness. You may also bring your own bottle to refill water at the water stations on-site.

    “Chill Fun Trainival” supporting organisations (food and beverages): Original Taste Workshop, Swire Coca-Cola (in alphabetical order)

    What shows can I watch at the carnival?

    The “Chill Fun Trainival” features performance by famous singers and artists, as well as dance crews, choirs and symphonic orchestras. Check out our incredible cast as listed on the show schedule in the “Carnival Highlights” section! Please note that the performance schedule is subject to changes.
    Please refer to the carnival website for the latest performance schedule.

    Can my children enter the carnival?

    You are welcome to bring your kids to the “Chill Fun Trainival” and enjoy fun times with your little ones! Please note that children under 12 years old have to be accompanied by a guardian of 18 years or above throughout the visit.

    Is the carnival accessible by wheelchairs?

    Yes, the carnival is easily accessible for people with special needs. However, not all facilities and attractions are suitable for all. Please feel free to seek help from our helpers if you need any assistance.

    Can my pet enter the carnival?

    Our apologies – Pets are not allowed in the carnival venue (except any guide dogs and other service animals).

    What happens if there are severe weather conditions?

    For your safety, if the Hong Kong Observatory issues a Typhoon Signal No.3 or above, or a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal before or during the event, the event will be cancelled on that day. You are also recommended to check for any announcements by the Hong Kong Observatory or on our social media before you depart for the carnival.

    Who should I reach out to if I need more information?

    For any enquiries regarding the “Chill Fun Trainival”, please call the MTR hotline: 2881 8888.

     

    Terms and Conditions

     

    Click here to view the “Chill Fun Trainival” terms and conditions.