The High Speed Rail (Hong Kong Section) (HSR), operated by MTR CORPORATION (00066.HK) +0.260 (+0.713%) Short selling $25.58M; Ratio 38.645% , expanded the number of direct-access destinations to 110 across 19 provinces and directly-administered municipalities nationwide, as announced by MTR CORPORATION. HSR services connecting Hong Kong to 16 new destinations, including Nanjing, Wuxi, and Hefei, have officially commenced today (26th). Furthermore, the HSR is launching a series of time-limited offers, including "Buy-One-Get-One-Free" promotions.Related NewsUBS: HK Homebuilders' Valuation Becoming Expensive; Stock Selection Favors Low Debt, High Div., Buyback ThemesThe newly added destinations span across the Eastern China, Chaoshan, Xiamen and Fuzhou regions. Notably, key Eastern China cities such as Nanjing, Wuxi and Hefei are now served en-route via a new Shanghai Hongqiao route. To mark the inaugural trip of the new line, MTR CORPORATION collaborated with travel agencies to organize a special inaugural tour. The inaugural trip received an enthusiastic response, with over 400 passengers including those of the tour joining.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-02-16 12:25.)