Hong Kong’s MTR Corp announces half-price fares for ‘Thank You Day’ on October 24

South China Morning Post · collected 2026-09-15 · by Eric Jiang
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MTR Corp in Hong Kong is offering half-price fares across its rail, light rail, bus services, and selected cross-border East Rail journeys on October 24 as part of a "Thank You Day" promotion. The discount applies to Octopus, JoyYou card users, and QR code ticket holders. Passengers can also combine the reduced fares with other discounts like interchange benefits and the government’s HK$2 concession scheme for certain passengers.
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🔮 Hong Kong’s MTR Corp announces half-price fares for ‘Thank You Day’ on October 24 Offer applies to Octopus, JoyYou and QR ticket users across heavy rail, eligible bus services and selected cross-border East Rail journeys Hong Kong’s rail operator will offer half-price fares across its network on October 24, as part of a “Thank You Day” promotion.
🔮 It said passengers could check the official 12306 train service app, the relevant MTR website and announcements at the station for details.
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East Rail Hong Kong’s JoyYou MTR Corp Octopus

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East Rail ORG · 2× Hong Kong’s GPE · 2× Octopus ORG · 2× MTR Corp ORG · 1× New Territories GPE · 1× The MTR Corporation ORG · 1×

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Hong Kong’s MTR Corp announces half-price fares for ‘Thank You Day’ on October 24 Offer applies to Octopus, JoyYou and QR ticket users across heavy rail, eligible bus services and selected cross-border East Rail journeys Hong Kong’s rail operator will offer half-price fares across its network on October 24, as part of a “Thank You Day” promotion.
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🔮 Hong Kong’s MTR Corp announces half-price fares for ‘Thank You Day’ on October 24 Offer applies to Octopus, JoyYou and QR ticket users across heavy rail, eligible bus services and selected cross-border East Rail journeys Hong Kong’s rail operator will offer half-price fares across its network on October 24, as part of a “Thank You Day” promotion.
2026-09-15 · South China Morning Post
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp announces half-price fares for ‘Thank You Day’ on October 24 · assertive framing

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Hong Kong’s MTR Corp announces half-price fares for ‘Thank You Day’ on October 24 Offer applies to Octopus, JoyYou and QR ticket users across heavy rail, eligible bus services and selected cross-border East Rail journeys Hong Kong’s rail operator will offer half-price fares across its network on October 24, as part of a “Thank You Day” promotion. asserted
operator → announce → promotion
The MTR Corporation said discounts would apply to Octopus and JoyYou card users on its railway, light rail and bus services in the northwestern New Territories, as well as to QR code ticket holders on the heavy rail network. asserted
discounts → say → network
Cross-border journeys to and from Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau stations on the East Rail line will also be covered. asserted
journeys → cover → line
Passengers can combine the half-price discount with interchange and fare saver discounts, a 25 per cent discount on connecting journeys under the monthly pass and the government’s HK$2 (25 US cents) concession scheme for elderly passengers and eligible people with disabilities. asserted
Passengers → combine → disabilities
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