Originally Posted by
stimpy
Yes, it's great. But if I recall correctly, it was built with a lot of public objection to the cost and land grab. China also objected to the $20 Billion price tag (for the entire airport project including rail and road access).
Also when it was originally completed it did not go all the way in to Central but stopped in Kowloon and not a convenient area either.
Plus the MTR express was part of the reason there was agreement to close Kai Tek and move to Chep Lap Kok anyway.
As for HEX v Tube the better comparison is between HEX and Heathrow Connect and the proposed CDG Express v RER. Personally I don't see why a high speed connection is critical if RER is updated. And if they are going to go for a high speed connection they should think of new technology rather then taking up congested high speed lines north of Paris.