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What's New

COME AND ENJOY A "PANDASTIC" MTR RIDE, CAPTURE PANDAS WITH T CHAI ALONG MTR LINES!

MTR 45th Anniversary Carnival

As a "pandastic" craze sweeps across Hong Kong, the MTR also brings the presence of giant pandas everywhere until mid-March 2025 to supercharge the city-wide panda mania, sharing the joy and cuteness of the giant pandas with the public! Come and enjoy a "Pandastic" MTR ride and capture adorable pandas along the MTR lines!

Giant Pandas @MTR Stations

MTR mascot "T Chai" will crossover with giant pandas, donning a brand-new panda costume to make a vibrant appearance on decorations in the station, taking passengers from across the globe along on a fun-filled train ride.

Ocean Park Station


The South Island Line's Ocean Park Station will be revamped into a giant panda-themed station. Adorned with panda decorations, the station will bring Hong Kong's six adorable pandas – Ying Ying, Le Le, An An, Ke Ke and the twin babies "Big Sister" and "Little Brother" to each and every corner of the station – from the Customer Service Centre, the concourse and platform, to the stairs and walls, and more.

Giant Panda Themed Trains

Three Giant Panda-themed trains will operate on the South Island Line, Airport Express, and High Speed Rail at specified times. While taking the MTR, passengers can immerse themselves in a "pandastic" experience with the giant pandas. The train schedule is now available and listed below. Don’t miss the chance to board the train. Please ensure your safety and be considerate when capturing joyful moments!

Reminder: The Giant Panda-themed train schedule may differ from the below schedule due to traffic conditions. The timetable is subject to the actual train operations and may change without prior notice.


South Island Line


Two Giant Panda-themed South Island Line trains will run from Admiralty Station to South Horizons Station. The train cabins will be filled with the presence of giant pandas, which will be taking an MTR ride together with passengers, as well as greeting passengers at the train door.

Train Schedule (Applicable on weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

Departs from Admiralty Station: First Train 06:11 and Last Train 01:05
Departs from South Horizons Station: First Train 06:00 and Last Train 00:42


Airport Express


Giant Panda-themed Airport Express train will run from Hong Kong Station to AsiaWorld-Expo Station. If passenger wants to catch the themed train, you may consider visiting Hong Kong Station at the following time from Tuesday to Sunday.

Hong Kong Station: Tuesday to Sunday 13:43, 14:53, 16:02


High Speed Rail


Starting 11 January, High Speed Rail panda-themed train runs between Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, Guangzhounan station, Shenzhenbei station and Futian station on designated route. Click here for more details.

Giant Panda Photo Spots @MTR Stations




Admiralty Station - Giant Panda Decorations and 3D Animation Pillar (Ended)


The six lovable giant pandas will also make their way into Admiralty Station, greeting passengers at the platform; LED pillars in the area will also be playing adorable 3D animations featuring giant pandas greeting passengers by waving their arms.


Photo Spots @Designated Station


Photo spots will be set up in 10 MTR stations, with a uniquely styled giant panda representing key features of the local neighbourhood in each station, including Admiralty, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Central, Hong Kong, Ocean Park, Tung Chung, Sham Shui Po, Tsim Sha Tsui and East Tsim Sha Tsui.


Hong Kong Station - Giant LED Screen Live Broadcast (Ended)


The giant LED screen at Hong Kong Station will broadcast the daily life of pandas An An and Ke Ke at Ocean Park at specific times during weekdays, sharing their cute moments with passengers.

The live broadcast schedule is as following*: 10:20 - 10:50, 13:50 - 14:20, 16:20 - 16:50

*Livestream sessions are subject to on-site conditions. Any changes to the broadcast schedule will not be separately notified.


Hong Kong West Kowloon Station – Level B1 (near the ticketing concourse)


Hong Kong West Kowloon Station has been transformed with charming panda-themed decorations to welcome visitors to Hong Kong. Captain Go has also made a special appearance alongside the lovable pandas dressed as Captain Go for the first time! Come to take photos with them!