On November 4, 2026, Mr. Zhuo-Lin Li and Dr. Liang-Tong Zhang, members of the Hong Kong Chief Executive’s Advisory Group, were invited to visit The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to hear reports on CNERC-Rail (HK Branch)’s research progress in rapid maglev transportation system technology and the feasibility of empowering Hong Kong’s rail transit. Dr. Wen-Qiang Liu, Dr. Shao-Qun Lin, Dr. Qun Yang, Dr. Jun-Chen Ye, Dr. Qi-Wu Zhu, Dr. Li-Zhuang Cui, and Mr. Wing-Hong Kwan from CNERC-Rail (HK Branch) attended the meeting. During the meeting, Dr. Liu first introduced the key technological breakthroughs and research progress of national maglev technology to the experts, and reported on the work carried out by CNERC-Rail (HK Branch) in the field of maglev. Subsequently, he further introduced the maglev vehicle development and technological research and development of CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd. (referred to as “CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive”), and elaborated on the development and leading advantages of the maglev industry in Changsha, Hunan. Finally, he reported on the feasibility of the rapid maglev scheme for the East Kowloon Smart and Green Mass Transit System in Hong Kong. Mr. Li affirmed the center’s work in maglev technology research and recognized that rapid maglev has certain feasibility on the East Kowloon line in Hong Kong. He hoped that CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive, PolyU, real estate developers (such as China Resources), and other units would form a consortium to jointly complete the bidding, and gave suggestions and guidance on relevant details. Dr. Zhang agreed with Mr. Li’s suggestions and expressed the hope to promote the implementation of maglev technology in Hong Kong from the government policy level. In addition, Dr. Zhang hoped to build a green and lightweight transportation system in the Tit Hang Shan area, connecting Gu Tong North to Tit Hang Shan and the Lok Ma Chau Loop area, and to explore the feasibility of a rapid maglev transportation scheme.
