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Transit giant CRRC sets down marker in Hong Kong as sales pitch to overseas cities

Nearly 30 years after the closure of Hong Kong’s iconic Kai Tak Airport, state-owned giant China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) hopes to provide the nearby waterfront area – a narrow stretch of land that juts into Victoria Harbour – with a route to better transit connectivity. Executives from the world-leading railway vehicle manufacturer said the company aims to use the former airport…

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Transit giant CRRC sets down marker in Hong Kong as sales pitch to overseas cities

Nearly three decades after Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport closed, state-owned company CRRC aims to boost transit connectivity in the city’s waterfront area. The company hopes to utilize the former airport site as a testbed for autonomous bus systems and potentially expand its reach globally. CRRC plans to deploy trackless, electric autonomous rapid transit (ART) buses to link Kai Tak to the broader city at a lower cost compared to metro or tram systems.

However, geopolitics and concerns over data privacy could hinder the project’s progress. A successful launch in Hong Kong could serve as a strong case for CRRC to persuade other major cities internationally.

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