At MTR, we believe in empowering young people with the skills, experiences and opportunities they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Through our ‘Train’ for Life’s Journeys 2.0 Youth Programme, secondary school students are equipped with future-ready skills and innovative thinking while addressing real-world environmental and social challenges.

The programme combines e-learning, bootcamps, mentorship and idea validation opportunities, enabling students to develop practical solutions with guidance from MTR professionals, social innovation mentors and community partners.

The programme continues to grow in both scale and impact. In 2026, more than 7,000 students participated in online and offline activities, exploring ideas related to MTR’s Environmental & Social Objectives – Social Inclusion and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction. Through collaboration with industry and community stakeholders, students gained a deeper understanding of societal needs and refined their proposals through real-world engagement.

What sets the programme apart is its ability to transform youth-driven ideas into tangible outcomes. One notable example is a winning proposal from the 2024 Social Innovation Challenge, which suggested an onboard announcement system providing bus route information for visually impaired passengers waiting at bus stops. Inspired by the students’ concept and further refined by the MTR Bus team, the solution has been piloted on MTR buses since mid-May. The system provides audio route information to help visually impaired passengers identify arriving buses more easily, enhancing accessibility and promoting inclusive mobility.

By connecting students with real-world challenges and opportunities to develop meaningful solutions, “’Train’ for Life’s Journeys 2.0” demonstrates how investment in youth development can generate lasting benefits for future generations and the communities we serve.