[imparanoic]

"I don't follow your logic? - Taxi is cheaper in HK which explains why the MTR is building the olympic/east london line?"

sorry, both comments don't actually relate.

but the main point is that MTR runs a cost effective/value for money as well as safety train service, so hence why they won the contract to build the olympic/east london line.

Please, as note that the ave. cost per mile on uk taxis cost more than (now defunct) a standard concorde journey when calculated per mile.

[aussiegal]

I think anyone in HK would agree with you (Imparanoic) that the MTR is an incredibly well run, well oiled machine. We're just complaining about the people that use it.

[Crocodile]

Originally Posted by Sophienaz

Oh, one more mini rant. Why oh why are the lifts densely populated with able bodied people?

Yep, that really bugs me too. If I have a suitcase and take the lift, the first person in the line (the person that ran past me to get to the lift first) walks in and half blocks the entrance. It is quicker to take the escalator for them, but they (males, 20-30yo) are too lazy.

[sylvesterjay]

Why don't we have tshirts made that we can wear on the MTR, that state in cantonese, "LET PASSENGERS EXIT FIRST!!!"

Of course, the designer would probably get cheeky and make them say, "I'M A CRAZY GWEI LO" ...then again, that just might work better

[mootje]

Yep, I experience the same too. Last week a girl (she was already with one foot out) fell out of the MTR in Kowloon Station because a woman didn't give her any space to get out of the MTR. The woman was in a hurry to get in and the girl got seriously hurt. The woman didn't say sorry! She was focusing to get an empty seat.

[DanielandHayley]

yesterday whilst having to suffer the mtr my journey was made worth while when a local girl/women was so inpatient in her charge past me off the train (presumably to get to the lift first!), tredding on my foot in the process, that she didn't allow enough time for the platform doors (rather than the train doors) to fully open and ran head first into them bouncing back into the train!.. a touch of natural justice?!

[hullexile]

Originally Posted by DanielandHayley

yesterday whilst having to suffer the mtr my journey was made worth while when a local girl/women was so inpatient in her charge past me off the train (presumably to get to the lift first!), tredding on my foot in the process, that she didn't allow enough time for the platform doors (rather than the train doors) to fully open and ran head first into them bouncing back into the train!.. a touch of natural justice?!

Oh I wish there was a video of that

[wtbhotia]

Originally Posted by DanielandHayley

yesterday whilst having to suffer the mtr my journey was made worth while when a local girl/women was so inpatient in her charge past me off the train (presumably to get to the lift first!), tredding on my foot in the process, that she didn't allow enough time for the platform doors (rather than the train doors) to fully open and ran head first into them bouncing back into the train!.. a touch of natural justice?!

I hoped you laughed your arse off at here. I would have If she had treaded my feet. Stupid Bit@h.

[climber07]

I think that MTR could really be improved by hiring a "Tarry Tate" for each train.

YouTube - Terry Tate

YouTube - tarry tate

YouTube - tarry tate

[Claire ex-ax]

MTR ticket: $7.20
Doctor's fee for bruised foot: $340
Watching some stupid biatch walk into the doors: Priceless!