The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has adjusted the operations schedule for major train lines in Metro Manila to accommodate the anticipated surge of passengers during the upcoming holiday rush.
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said that the schedule adjustments are aimed at accommodating more commuters in preparation for the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
“On select days, our trains will operate earlier in the morning and later into the night to offer greater convenience to passengers during the holiday season,” Bautista said.
“These adjustments will also allow our rail employees more time to spend with their families as they celebrate the holidays,” he added.
The MRT Line 3, operating from North Avenue to Taft Avenue, will begin adjusted operating hours beginning 16 December.
From 16 to 24 December, and on 31 December, the MRT-3 will begin its first commercial trip from North Avenue station at 4:30 AM. Between December 16 and 23, the train line will extend its operating hours, with the last commercial train departing North Avenue at 10:34 PM and Taft Avenue at 11:08 PM.
The LRT Line 2 from Antipolo to Recto, on the other hand, will have its first commercial train at 5:00AM from 17, 23, 24 and 31 December. Regular operating hours will be implemented from 25 to 30 December and 1 January onwards.
Meanwhile, the LRT-1, which runs from Dr. Santos Station (formerly Sucat) in Paranaque to the Fernando Poe Jr. Station in Quezon City, will begin its adjusted operating hours on 20 December.
The two terminus stations will have their earliest operations on 20, 23 and 26-27 December at 4:30am. Their latest operations will be on 20 and 23 December, with the last train departing at 10:30PM and 10:45PM from Dr. Santos and FPJ stations, respectively.
All passengers are advised to refer to the timetables of the adjusted train operating hours and plan their trips accordingly.
