Leaflets on merger of MTR and KCR Systems available for collection
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    To enhance the public's understanding of the proposed way forward for the merger of the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) and Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR) systems, copies of a leaflet will be available for collection at a number of MTR and KCRC stations as well as District Offices.

     The leaflet gives a brief account of the proposed arrangement for merging the two rail systems and its benefits to the community.

     The Government announced on April 11 that it has reached an understanding with the MTR Corporation Limited on the structure and the terms for the merger of the MTR and KCR systems.  

Ends/Thursday, April 13, 2006
Issued at HKT 19:54

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