The government on Monday announced that 4,000 more tickets will go on sale each day for the high-speed rail-link with the mainland.

Trains on the Express Rail Link began operating for the first time in three years on Sunday, with up to 10,000 tickets per day offered from West Kowloon to the mainland, as well as journeys in the opposite direction.

The Transport Secretary Lam Sai-hung said that number will be increased to 14,000 from Tuesday, adding that the MTR will announce details of the sale later.

He noted that 8,500 passengers had used the express rail-link on its first day of operation.

Lam said officials had been closely monitoring the operation of the West Kowloon high speed rail station and the ticket sales.

He expressed his gratitude for the cooperation between the relevant departments and rail operators in Hong Kong and on the mainland.

The MTR Corporation said passengers could buy the tickets at the high speed rail station, travel agencies or via China Railway’s mobile app.

It said passenger demand is strong as the Lunar New Year is approaching, adding that it would continue to liaise with its mainland counterparts to offer reliable and comfortable train services.