MTR KTT


KTT was a push-pull train set used by the MTR [Corporation Limited] in Hong Kong on the Guangdong [Through Train (KCRC)|Guangdong Through Train] route. It was used on the Guangdong line of the through train service.
The double-deck "KTT" trailers have bottom floors which are lower than ordinary cars serving on the same pair of tracks.
After the Guangdong Through Train and all other intercity passenger services were suspended in early 2020 amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the KTT trains were placed into storage. On 31 July 2024, the General Administration of Customs announced that in June 2024, the State Council of the [People's Republic of China|State Council] had approved the closure of all four railway ports of the inter-city through trains, effective from the date of notice, citing that high-speed passenger trains have effectively met the travel needs of passengers between the mainland and Hong Kong.
Since 17 January 2025, one of the Re460 locomotives and 2 of the compartments are displayed at the "Station Rail Voyage" exhibition at Hung Hom Station.

Rolling stock

Although the locomotive has a top speed of, KTT only runs at a maximum service speed of on the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou - Kowloon Railway and at on the Guangzhou - Shenzhen Railway. KTT now has ten compartments.
Since March 2018, all KTT coaches have undergone minor refurbishments. Refurbished trains feature reupholstered seats, new flooring, train automatic broadcast system devices and improved barrier-free facilities.