The MTRC recorded 2.81 million passenger trips on December 23, the highest the railway has recorded on a single, regular 19-hour service day.

Previously, the highest number recorded for a regular service day was 2.76 million passenger trips on September 30.

A total of 3.1 million passenger trips were taken on December 24 when MTR's overnight service was provided. The railway will also run round the clock on New Year's Eve for festive revellers.