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Phase 1 of LRT-1 Cavite Extension now well on track for Q4 2024 opening

June 10, 2024 News

Construction and testing of trains for the LRT-1 Cavite Extension have been well underway, and just 5 months since the last update, both the ...

MRT-7 Right-Of-Way concerns inevitably delay full operation to 2027-28

May 21, 2024 News

Reports have it that the MRT-7 has suffered yet another delay. Given right-of-way (ROW) concerns, specifically in the area of the Bulacan segment, ...

Good news coming very soon: LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project is almost complete

January 16, 2024 News

Traveling between Baclaran and Bacoor is going to be a lot faster, and soon! The LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project is making good progress and at the ...

Important info you need to know about MRT-3 schedules for Undas 2023, Oct. 27 – Nov. 5

October 25, 2023 News

The MRT-3 will continue operations, albeit with some schedule changes in the following days in light of the Barangay/SK Elections and Undas. As an ...

All government employees get free LRT-2, MRT-3 rides from Sep. 18-20

September 18, 2023 News

As part of the Philippine Civil Service Anniversary celebration, the LRT-2 and MRT-3 are giving free train rides to all government employees from ...

DOTr swiftly lifts public transport COVID safety protocols in compliance with Proclamation No. 297

July 24, 2023 News

The wearing of facemasks has long been a standing complaint from commuters. It seems they're getting their way as the DOTr (Department of ...

Upgrade to 4-car train will increase MRT-3 daily passenger capacity to 500,000

June 1, 2023 News

The MRT-3 currently serves about 350,000 passengers daily. That capacity is about to get boosted up to an estimated 500,000, though, following an ...

A quick DOTr reminder that the strict face mask on mandate remains in LRT, MRT, PNR

April 24, 2023 News

We’ve all breathed a sigh of relief when masking restrictions were eased gradually. The DOTr, though. has reminded the public that everyone riding ...

The DOTr extends railway line trips for today (March 6) amidst the Jeepney strike

March 6, 2023 News

The Jeepney strike against the PUV modernization program began this morning (March 6, 2023). With the sudden loss of rotating Jeepneys around the ...

Follow The Trail: Ongoing Rail Projects in PH through 2030

June 12, 2022 Feature

Since railways first bound the world together through its metal bands, it was only a matter of time before rails reached the Philippines. And for a ...

MRT-7 trains set to arrive from South Korea next week

September 2, 2021 News

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has announced that the first batch of MRT-7 trains will arrive next week. SMC has revealed that the new trains for ...

MRT-7 trains set to arrive from South Korea next week

LRT1 debuts ikotMNL mobile app

November 21, 2019 Cars & Transportation

The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has released ikotMNL, a mobile app that shows LRT1 train arrivals and departures, tourist spots, shopping ...

MRT3, LRT1, LRT2, PNR operations temporarily suspended due to Earthquake

April 22, 2019 News

MRT3, LRT1, LRT2, and PNR all announced that operations will be temporarily suspended tonight. The news comes in after the strong earthquake that ...

MRT3, LRT1, LRT2, PNR operations temporarily suspended due to Earthquake

MRT-3 to shut down operations from April 15 to 21

March 19, 2019 News

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has just announced that the MRT-3 will be shutting down its operations on Holy Week, April 15 to April 21, ...

MRT-3 to shut down operations from April 15 to 21

Free MRT-3 rides on Rizal Day 2018

December 27, 2018 News

In line with the celebration of Rizal Day, the Department of Transportation has announced that they will be giving free rides to commuters who will ...