Get ready to ride the rails! 🚄 The Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL) just celebrated its 7th anniversary, marking seven years of lightning-fast journeys between the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Since day one, the XRL has been more than just a train—it's a bridge 🌉 connecting cultures, businesses, and travelers. With over 100 daily round trips to 96 stations on the Chinese mainland, the line hit a record-breaking 3.2 million passenger trips in August alone!
Travelers aren’t just booking tickets—they’re enjoying perks like flexible exchanges, special discounts, and tailor-made schedules for weekend getaways. Whether you’re a tech startup CEO zooming to Shenzhen for a pitch or a student sampling street food in Kowloon, the XRL has your back.
This high-speed link is a shining example of cross-border cooperation, and it comes into the spotlight as APEC leaders gear up to meet in Gyeongju, South Korea, this fall. Stay tuned for more APEC Stories on how infrastructure is reshaping our region! 🌏
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APEC Stories: High-speed rail boosts mainland, Hong Kong exchanges
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