Hong Kong MTR (2007)

Hong Kong is well-known for its efficiency in transportation. Most Hong Kong working class commute to work via the sub-way. It is so well interconnected that there is almost no need for a car. Above many of the stations are shopping malls and within the subway itselfs are mini self-sustaining shopping havens. Basically, what you can find and get above gound, you could find them underground. Apparels, food, groceries, toys & magazines, you name it.

Though crowded and noisy during the peak hours (note: unlike the Japanese subway which is very quiet where no body really talks to each other or over the phone in the name of politeness), when the train cabins are vacated, they are spotlessly clean.

Another thing I love about the Hong Kong train is they have an indicator to show you where you are at any point in time on a map just above the doorway.

I wonder how this simple strategy to get people around and knowing where they are took Singapore so long to notice. The train system is something Singapore can't beat, another is the status of a shopping & food paradize.