Who was the MTR opened by? MTR website just says Murray Maclehose, but I do seem to remember pictures of I think HM the late Queen riding in the cab..?
Governor Murray Maclehose was onboard the very first train that ran between Kwun Tong and Shek Kip Mei. You can see him boarding the train in this video at 2:35 minutes.
The Queen visited HK in 1975…
The Queen visited HK in 1975 and 1986. Neither match the opening of the MTR in 1979.
Her 1975 visit included a visit to Hung Hom railway station. Could that be the scene you remember?
Re: Princess Alexandra
Hi There,
This wiki entry cited it was likely Princess Alexandra in February 1980. Cannot find any history page from within the MTR website though.
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Murray Maclehose
Governor Murray Maclehose was onboard the very first train that ran between Kwun Tong and Shek Kip Mei. You can see him boarding the train in this video at 2:35 minutes.