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During January 2022 The World’s Leading Public Transport provider The MTR Hong Kong – Hong Kong SAR-China- People’s Republic of China..   The gradual replacement of existing trains with new Korean-manufactured Rotem trains is part of the crucial preparations for the commencement of the East Rail Line (EAL) cross-harbour extension. Before running on the EAL, each new train has to go through a series of inspections and testing. Let’s have a look at a behind-the-scenes video featuring the pre-running preparations! East Rail Line Cross Harbour Extension……

【東鐵綫過海段｜會展站率先睇 East Rail Line cross-harbour extension｜A Sneak Peek to Exhibition Centre Station】

The East Rail Line Cross-Harbour Extension will commence service on 15 May. Being a new station along the extension, Exhibition Centre Station stretches our railway network to the Wan Chai North business area. Take the virtual sneak peek with us now at the appearance, facilities, and nearby landmarks of Exhibition Centre Station!

東鐵綫過海段5月15日就通車喇，新建嘅會展站將鐵路服務伸延至灣仔北商貿核心地帶！想率先睇睇呢一個全新車站有咩設施、搭車安排、同鄰近地標等資訊？ 即刻去片！

Whilst the Existing East Rail Line Transverse Between Lo Wu/Kok Ma Chau and Hung Hom, Upon opening of the East Rail Line Cross Harbour Extension Passengers Can Cross the Harbour with interchanging Directly reaching Admiralty Station via Exhibition Centre Station, it will Take about five minutes to travel from Hung Hom to Exhibition Centre and about seven minutes from Hung Hom to Admiralty ….. Let’s have a look at the New Exhibition Centre Station, Not only does it take you directly to the Wan Chai North Business District But the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is also just Next Door ..

Being the closest station to the Harbour side in the MTR Network, Passengers will be Welcome by a Magnificent Victoria Harbour view.  The artwork in this station has been specially composed of images of the Victoria Harbour, From Different Times … Passengers can reach the Station concourse by going on level down from the ground level … Follo the signs to access different platforms …. There are two Platform levels in Exhibition Centre Station With the Upper Level for Admiralty direction and the Lower for Lo Wu/Lok Ma Chau direction..

There will be two Main Entrances Connected with the Wan Chai footbridge Network, allowing convenient access to different areas in the district …. Whilst Exit A brings you to Harbour Centre and the public transport interchange … go further up will lead you to the Wan Chai Sports grounds via the foot bridge ……. Exit B gives you access to nearby commercial buildings including the HKCEC and the Great Eagle Centre., Connectivity to the HKCEC will be more convenient than ever.. !

The Station is also well equipped with smart facilities to provide better commuting experiences For easier Adaptation to the New Arrangements use the MTR Mobile app Trip Planner and Next Train functions on the MTR Mobile App to plan your journeys  

【東鐵綫過海段｜紅磡站率先睇 East Rail Line cross-harbour extension｜A Sneak Peek to Hung Hom Station】

The East Rail Line cross-harbour extension will commence service on 15 May. Passengers will be able to cross the harbour from Hung Hom Station to Admiralty Station in about 7 minutes without interchange. Hung Hom Station has also completed its mega transformation. Take the virtual sneak peek with us now to learn about the new look and upcoming arrangements at Hung Hom Station!


東鐵綫過海段5月15日就通車喇，以後由紅磡站一程過海去金鐘只係約7分鐘！而紅磡站亦都相應完成大變身。想率先了解通車後紅磡站嘅新貌、轉綫安排同設施改動等資訊？ 即刻去片

Currently Hung Hom Station will be converted from the East Rail Line Terminus, to a Railway Hub, The station itself, which has grown with us over the years has also completed its Mega Transformation … the new East Rail Line Platform will Be Relocated Underneath the existing Tuen Ma Line Platform allowing passengers to interchange more easily via escalators..

From then onwards on Passengers who begin their journey from PolyU and Tsim Sha Tsui East Can follow the colour labels on the ground to access station entrances accordingly  ….. The air conditioned and spacious new platform will provide passengers with a more comfortable environment whilst they wait for the trains… East Rail Line Passengers Can conveniently changes to Tuen Ma Line by going up just one Level ….. There will be also be escalators connecting the East Rail line Platform directly to concourse where the nearby Hong Kong Coliseum can be accessed via Exit C .

In the New Station Concourse Layout, exit/entry gates for the Exits A and D with relocated elsewhere.  Upon exiting via the new gates… passengers may follow the signage to continue their journeys Towards the PolyU or Tsim Sha Tsui East Direction ……

【東鐵綫過海段｜金鐘站率先睇 East Rail Line cross-harbour extension｜A Sneak Peek to Admiralty Station】

The East Rail Line cross-harbour extension will commence service on 15 May. Upon the commissioning of the new extension of Admiralty Station, it will become the only 4-line mega interchange station in the MTR. Take the virtual sneak peek with us now on the upcoming arrangements at Admiralty Station!

東鐵綫過海段5月15日就通車喇，擴建咗嘅金鐘站係港鐵網絡唯一一個四綫匯聚嘅超級轉車站！想率先了解通車後金鐘站嘅乘車同轉綫安排、新設施等資訊？即刻去片！

Admiralty station will be transformed into the only four line interchange mega station in Hong Kong SAR China – People’s Republic of China , connecting Tsuen wan Line, Island Line, south Island Line and the East Rail Line Cross harbour extension ….

Upon the Commissioning of the new extension of Admiralty Station, it has six levels in total. From the concourse passengers can directly access the transfer lobby via new escalators, going one level down will take you to the East Rail Line Platforms…. To facilitate passengers to the new arrangements large, clear signage has been put up for the different lines …. Passengers who enter the station via Exit A of Admiralty Centre may walk straight ahead to take the island Line or Tsuen Wan Line Trains. For East Line and South island line Just follow the colour labels on the ground and keep walking upon entering gate.. you can reach the Transfer Lobby via escalators. Going one level down will take you to the New East Rail line platforms  , On the Right you can board the trains going towards LO Wu/Lok Mak Chau… On the left is East Rail Line Terminal… Conversely for the South Island Line and East Rail Line Passengers wanting to exit the station just take the escalator on the right from the East Rail Line Level and go straight up to concourse if you want to change to Tusen Wan Line or Island Line Keep walking and following the signs corresponding to different platforms …

The Admiralty Station extension has created a Large Skyline Directing natural light into the underground station to provide a bright and airy environment for passengers … The Skylight is located at the relocated Exit E, Whilst Exit E2 is connected with the footbridge to Tamar Park , allowing easy access to nearby areas…..    

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During January 2022 The World’s Leading Public Transport provider The MTR Hong Kong – Hong Kong SAR-China- People’s Republic of China..   The gradual replacement of existing trains with new Korean-manufactured Rotem trains is part of the crucial preparations for the commencement of the East Rail Line (EAL) cross-harbour extension. Before running on the EAL, each new train has to go through a series of inspections and testing. Let’s have a look at a behind-the-scenes video featuring the pre-running preparations! East Rail Line Cross Harbour Extension……

During the month of January 2022 East Rail Line cross-harbour extension enters trial operations stage The East Rail Line (EAL) cross-harbour extension service reached another major milestone today with the commencement of trial operations! All the railway construction works have been substantially completed and the baton was passed to the Operations Team. The upcoming tasks include the system run-in of various train services and station facilities, train trial runs and a series of drills and exercises. Delivering the best customer service is of the utmost importance for the opening of the EAL cross-harbour extension.

What were the preparations works done by the Construction Team before the handover? Why are trial operations one of the major milestones for commissioning a new railway line? Let’s take a look at a video on the trial operations for the EAL cross-harbour extension!

The MTR Hong Kong East Rail Line (EAL) will soon extend across the harbour via the fourth cross-harbour railway. Besides passing underneath Victoria Harbour, the railway tunnel also runs below busy roads and commercial areas on Hong Kong Island. Have you ever wondered how the works were carried out beneath the ground and the sea, and how the construction works were done while keeping the city moving? Watch the video to learn how the 4th cross-harbour railway tunnel was built. For more interesting knowledge on tunnel construction, please also feel free to visit the “T-Chai Railway Corner” for the new published story – “underground adventure”.

Upon the commissioning of the EAL cross Harbour Extension in which is a full forty six kilometers ….. the East Rail Line will Extend across the harbour from Hung Hom to Admiralty it will take around five minutes from Hung Hom Station to Exhibition Center Station … The Railway tunnel from Hung Hom to Admiralty is the fourth Cross Harbour Railway Tunnel …

Let’s recap the Construction of the this cross Harbour railway Tunnel, Immersed Tube Tunnel – Immerse tube tunnel construction method was adopted as YS Cheung – Chief Inspector of work –Civil explains for the cross harbour of the East Rail Line with eleven pre cast tunnel units were fabricated at the former Shek O Quarry Each of the Tunnel units is approximately 160 meters length with twenty meters width, nine meters in height and weighs about 23,000 tonnes which is equivalent to the weight of 1,000 double decker buses……

Upon the Completion of all pre-cast units the cast Yard was filled with water, the units were floated an Towed to Tseung Kwan O, For Installation of survey towers and floating pontoons. Immersed tube Tunnel is a Marine Engineering work which always face great challenges under adverse weather in 2017, the team encountered Typhoon Merbook. When Preparing for the sinking of the Tunnels units Fortunately, the units in Tseung Kwan O, were not destroyed by the typhoon ..

Travel spreader Seabed flatten – We Adopted a gravel spreader system to form a gravel layer to flatten the seabed, This machine was developed in Hong Kong – Made in Hong Kong SAR Technology to fit Hong Kong SAR’s Environment tailoring made for this project it can replace some of the works by divers under the sea which was a very human friendly design.

Immersion of tunnels units at Victoria Harbour – Finally, the tunnel unites were towed to Victoria Harbour for Immersion…. The Immersed tube tunnel will connect among with the process of Tunnel Boring with the Tunnel section between with the tunnel section between Causeway Bay and Admiralty …. KK Yung- Chief Inspector of Works –Civil explains that the Tunnel Boring Method was adopted and the machine was fully operated under the ground which people could continue their ground level activities without any impact Construction under the busy road Traffic – The Works had to be carried out without affecting the busy road traffic above the ground as well as to overcome many underground challenges … One of the Major Challenges was to construct the EAL cross – harbour tunnel underneath the existing Tsuen Wan Line. The Team need to do the Morning around the clock to ensure the pressure and betonies slurry density was with the pre-set values. The Team always pay full attention when construction a tunnel in a urban area in order not to affect railway operations with good cooperation between the Corporation and various government departments….

I was worth our efforts when we could see the project was successfully completed I am glad that I could participate in this project, I am also looking forward to the commission of the this cross harbour tunnel which provide a fast and convenient railways service to the public…. One Single Trip across the Harbour in which the East Rail Line Cross –Harbour Extension target to open in June – July 2022..

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#MadeInChina #中國製造| #中科宇航 #ZhongkeAerospace #CASSPace #April2022 |Stage One of the Zhongke Aerospace Flight Technology Industrialization Base built in #Nansha #Guangzhou in the #Guangdong Province Capital in heart of the #GreaterBayArea… 

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中科宇航Zhongke Aerospace located in Room 1201, 12th Floor, Building 6, No. 18, Kechuang 13th Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing- China – People’s Republic of China….  is the first domestic mixed-ownership commercial aerospace enterprise jointly initiated and established by the core team of the Aerospace Flight Technology Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Mechanics. Achievement transformation, providing aerospace launch services. The core team is a leading expert in the domestic aerospace field, with strong technical strength, rich experience in rocket engineering development, and familiarity with the domestic commercial rocket market. Its first-type rocket carrying capacity is second to none in the domestic solid carrier rocket. At present, the first-stage engine of the first-type rocket has passed the ground interview vehicle. It is expected that the first flight will succeed with high certainty. In addition, Zhongke Aerospace has deployed a series of models such as solid-liquid hybrid and liquid rockets. In the future, it will form an echelon launch capability that can meet various needs such as constellation networking, patching, and space station delivery.

The first phase of the Zhongke Aerospace Flight Technology Industrialization Base built by Zhongke Aerospace in Nansha, Guangzhou the Province Capital of China – People’s Republic of China . With the completion of the laying of the building panels of the steel structure factory, the main structure of each workshop was successfully capped, and the planning effect has been initially formed. The total planned area of ​​the Zhongke Aerospace Flight Technology Industrialization Base is about 600 mu, of which the first phase covers an area of ​​100 mu. It is mainly used for the production, testing, final assembly and testing of serialized solid and liquid launch vehicles. To lead the upstream and downstream related aerospace enterprises to land, and strive to build Guangzhou into the third pole of China’s aerospace industry. Guangzhou….

One Mu is Mu is a municipal land area unit in China. One mu is equal to sixty square feet, or about 666.667 square meters. Fifteen acres equals one hectare. The choice of 60 square feet is because of the ancient Chinese counting method. Most of the counting is carried in ten units, and in ancient times, “60” was used as a unit…..

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#CNSA #ChinaNationalSpaceAdministration #国家航天局 |#BeltAndRoadinitiative #February2022 | #WenchangSpacecraftLaunchCenter #文昌航天發射場 #长征八号 the Newly Advance #LongMarch8 #ChangZheng8 #CarrierRocket Arriving already assemble to launch twenty two Satellites in one stunning go…..

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On a very 24th February 2022 Thursday Morning in Hainan Province –China –People’s Republic of China….showering in the district area of the Wenchang – Wenchang Spacecraft launch center in which the awesome team at one of many CNSA –China National Space Administration  that China National Space Administration………….. China’s self-developed newly advance medium-sized carrier rocket, the Long March 8, arrived in Wenchang is the Chang Zheng – Long March 8 Yao Carrier Rocket. In set on planned launching on the late February- Early March 2022 Launching schedule …

This morning, the Chang Zheng Long March 8 Carrier Rocket carried out a vertical transfer – VAB- Vertical Assemble Building at the Wenchang Spacecraft Center…… At present, the slewing launch complex platform has been closed and the transfer has ended successfully. The layers of sea fog can’t hide our enthusiasm, and we look forward to seeing the dawn in three days…!

The China Aerospace’s first Chang Zheng Long March 8 Carrier Rocket will deploy 22 satellites” micro-nano starry sky shoulders C position….. In late February 2022, the Chang Zheng Long March 8 Yao 2 Carrier Rocket will perform the “Chang Zheng Long March 8 Carrier Rocket deploying 22 satellites carpool launch mission at the Hainan Wenchang Launch Center. Satellites from 7 units including Micro-Nano Satellites were sent into a 535-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit. Both the number of launches and the launch weight set a new record for the launch of 20 satellites with one arrow set by the Chang Zheng Long March 6 Carrier Rocket in 2015. This mission is also the wonderful debut of ” Chang Zheng -Long March 8″ as China’s second-type “shared rocket” to perform a domestic commercial carpool launch mission.


The total weight of the satellites launched by the Chang Zheng -Long March 8 Yao-2 Carrier rocket this time is about 1.7 tons. Among them, the five satellites independently developed and manufactured by Micronano Star have a total weight of more than 800kg, which is close to half of the total weight of the 22 satellites launched this time. The absolute master of launch missions is. Among them, “Taijing 3 01” is a 0.5m resolution visible light remote sensing satellite, the weight of the whole satellite is close to 240kg; “Taijing 4 01” is the first domestic X-band commercial microwave remote sensing satellite (SAR satellite), The resolution is better than 1m, and the weight of the satellite is close to 350kg. These two satellites firmly occupy the center position of the satellite launched by Long March 8 this time.


The 5 satellites launched by Micro-Nano Star this time, except for Wenchang-1 01 and 02 satellites, have the same technical status, all other satellites (Taijing 3 01, Taijing 4 01, Xidian 1) No.) technology status is different, four technology status, parallel development, parallel production, one rocket launch, this is a huge challenge for any satellite company’s research and development capabilities, and the micro-nano star is for each satellite. Elaborately designed the research and development process, constantly breaking through technical difficulties, the research and development team was awake at night, gave up the opportunity to reunite with their families during the Spring Festival, and went 3,000 kilometers to the Hainan launch site, demonstrating the leading satellite development capabilities and tough work style in the domestic commercial aerospace field. .

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During January 2022 The World’s Leading Public Transport provider The MTR Hong Kong – Hong Kong SAR-China- People’s Republic of China..   The gradual replacement of existing trains with new Korean-manufactured Rotem trains is part of the crucial preparations for the commencement of the East Rail Line (EAL) cross-harbour extension. Before running on the EAL, each new train has to go through a series of inspections and testing. Let’s have a look at a behind-the-scenes video featuring the pre-running preparations! East Rail Line Cross Harbour Extension……

#東鐵綫過海段 通車後，大家就可以搭全新韓仔 #Rotem 列車，又快又方便咁來回港島同新界！其實每架新列車投入服務前，都要經過一連串嚴謹檢查同埋測試，先可以正式同大家見面！ 而家就為大家送上列車預備花絮，睇下新列車喺由初到埗直至投入服務前嘅各項準備工作啦！ 有咗東鐵綫過海段同屯馬綫，以後去東南西北都咁方便！ #東鐵綫過海段 #一程東鐵過海 #連接港九新界 #過海新選擇

[Train Testing of East Rail Line Cross-Harbour Extension Enters a New Phase] Following the completion of the stress test of the signalling system last December, the next phase of train testing for the East Rail Line (EAL) cross-harbour extension commenced on 24 January. 11 trains ran on a section of the EAL through the Hong Kong’s fourth cross-harbour railway tunnel to Exhibition Centre Station and Admiralty Station. This test was to simulate the train service after commencement of the new section for evaluation of train service performance, such as train punctuality. Additional testing will be conducted during non-traffic hours on several nights between late January and April. Let’s take a sneak peek of trains entering the new platforms!

【速報：東鐵綫過海段列車測試進入下一階段！】 為咗準備東鐵綫過海段，各個團隊都喺度密密做緊各項準備工作，繼12月完成咗信號系統嘅壓力測試後，我哋1月24日開始咗另一階段嘅列車測試，有11列列車行走東鐵綫部分現有路段，並經過第四條鐵路過海隧道，去到會展站同金鐘站啦！今次測試係為咗模擬通車後嘅列車服務表現，包括列車埋站嘅情況同是否準時等。測試將會陸續喺1月底至4月個別夜晚嘅非行車時間進行。小編有少少尋晚列車入新月台嘅片段，立即俾大家睇睇！

During this February 2021 Trial operations for Tuen Ma Line full line commence!……… Month of first on the Year of the Ox  .. Trial operations have begun on the Tuen Ma Line to gear up for full line opening and trial run of trains during traffic hours is underway. Let’s take a ride on the new section from East Tsim Sha Tsui Station to the new Sung Wong Toi Station from the train captain’s view!

On the 16th February 2021, trains will be arranged to enter the new section of the Tuen Ma Line for trial operations after they arrive at Kai Tak Station. We will have public announcements and deploy staff to remind passengers to alight from the trains at this terminal station. Meanwhile, passengers will also be arranged to board trains at Platform 2 of Kai Tak Station.

During December 2020 The World’s Leading Public Transport provider The MTR Hong Kong – Hong Kong SAR-China- People’s Republic of China..  in which ever so constantly the MTR Hong Kong have been grown innovatively providing  In order to provide faster and more convenient rail services Between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon- New Territories in the future the East Rail Line cross Harbour section tunnel is ready now.. in which makes it the fourth cross harbour rail tunnel in Hong Kong SAR- China- People’s Republic of China.. ….in which let’s see what’s the preparation are. …. The Bifurcation Works of the East Rail Line is approaching their most Crucial Phase, The Works will soon connecting the operationally sections in between Hung Hom – Exhibition Center – Admiralty stations in crossing the Harbour to the Hong Kong Island by the East Rail line with the Cross Harbour Section…. 

in which there’s been major Tracks Modifications innovatively to carry out the complicated engineering works on the operating sections on Overhead lines as part of the massive installation work among the Advance works there will be train suspensions in between Lok Ma Chau and Lo Wu that connects towards the Tai Wai Stations in which also to Mong Kok East Station on towards Hung Hom on no Train services between Mong Kong and Hung Hom sections on certain dates..

It’s Also best to keep updated on using the MTR Mobile App to Facilitates Passengers to plan Their Journeys earlier.. in which also In Station publicity Information informality passengers through various channels..   on alternatives on other MTR Lines, Other Public Transport, Free Shuttle buses.. also Passengers may go to customer services centers for enquires about any fair issues .. also best to arranges reserve travelling time.. Bifurcation works on East Rail Line is a large-scale and complex project, especially on an existing running line. The works not only include track reconfiguration, installation of overhead line and modification of part of the existing signalling system equipment, but also involve testing and fine-tuning. Despite these challenges, our team has carried out thorough planning along the way with regular inspections and tests to ensure that the works will be carried out smoothly and safely.

At the Station Staff will assistance to passengers with announcements with more staff to provide more assistances in which Opening of the Full Tuen Ma Line is expected to open in the 2021 year as the Opening of the East Rail line crossing Harbour section is expected in 2022.. ..