PR004/13
26 January 2013

MTR Club Members get close-up look at MTR training facilities

Some 50 lucky MTR Club Members today (26 January 2013) experienced how a train captain controls a train through peeking inside the cab simulator at the MTR Operations Training Centre in Kowloon Bay Depot. They also saw how the Automatic Train Protection System in the signalling system ensures safe and efficient train operations. The visitors were also shown the simulated station environment where station operators learn how to provide caring service to customers.
"I've never seen the inside of a train's driving cab. This is really thrilling. It's so much fun pretending I'm a train captain!" said 4-year-old Phoebe Wan, one of the visitors.
The MTR Club Members had entered a lucky draw to be selected for the visit.
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