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MTR Corp pays HK$2.25B for rail delays, waives further claims

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MTR Corporation Limited has agreed to pay Hong Kong HK$2.25 billion as compensation for delays in the construction of the Sha Tin to Central Link, a high-speed rail project. This payment resolves claims related to the project's completion, which was originally slated for 2018. Additionally, both MTR Corp and the government have decided not to pursue further claims regarding the Sha Tin to Central Link, as MTR Corp had already absorbed HK$2.8 billion in costs associated with quality issues and delays. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Leopold Chen ·

    MTR Corp pays out HK$2.25 billion for high-speed rail construction delays

    The MTR Corporation will hand over HK$2.25 billion (US$287 million) to the Hong Kong government as a one-off settlement for the delayed completion of the high-speed rail line, while reaching a consensus to avoid a payout over hurdles affecting the Sha Tin to Central Link. While t…

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