Hong Kong passengers welcomed to Beijing as inaugural high-speed rail sleeper train arrives

The first high-speed rail sleeper train departing from Hong Kong arrived in Beijing on Sunday morning, with Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai Hung being one of the first passengers on its inaugural run.

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After a 12.5-hour trip, the train entered Beijing West Railway Station on time at 6.50 am.

The authorities and the railway company held a welcoming ceremony, handing out commemorative magnet stickers and imitation ticket keychains as souvenirs for travelers.

The passengers on the train were divided regarding the train experience.

Passengers praised the train for its stability during the trip, which allowed them to sleep well, and the slight noise during the journey was still acceptable.

Other passengers also commented on the crew's excellent service and said they would take the train again.

However, some complained that they could not sleep deeply due to the narrow beds and could still hear footsteps, even with earplugs. 

They added that their expectations did not meet their paid price and that they would choose to take a plane next time.  

Lam, who also took the sleeper train, arrived at the Beijingxi Station after 6 am this morning and was received by representatives of the China Railway Group at the station.

He said he was grateful for the Central Government's care for Hong Kong and was delighted to come to Beijing to thank China Railway and various Mainland authorities in person.

He said that after waking and washing up, he looked at the views with a cup of coffee—something that can't be done on a plane.

He said that it was a pleasant experience to reach the stop after waking up, and it can serve as an extra choice for travelers as it can also save on hotel costs.