The Light Rail Manila Corp. on Friday said that the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 is on track to begin operations by the end of this year.
The company said construction of the first phase of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension project is progressing as scheduled and already at 98.2 percent completion as of end April 2024.
The project will add 6.2 kilometers to the existing LRT-1 line from Baclaran Station in Pasay City to Dr. Santos Station in Paranaque City, significantly improving the connectivity of southern Metro Manila.
Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said the railway project remains on track for its target commercial opening in the fourth quarter of 2024.
The five new stations under Phase 1 are at various stages of completion with Redemptorist Station registering 97.4 percent; MIA Station at 97.2 percent; Asia World Station at 90.4 percent; Ninoy Aquino Station at 93.5 percent and Dr. Santos Station having the highest progress rate of 97.7 percent.
All five new stations boast a truly inclusive design, featuring two elevators per station for easy access for passengers with disabilities (PWDs). Escalators will serve both northbound and southbound passengers, ensuring a smooth flow of traffic.
LRT-1 Dr. Santos Station, the end terminal for Phase 1, will serve as a major transit hub. Passengers will have seamless access to various modes of transportation through the intermodal facility.
The intermodal facility boasts of a vast 10,740 sqm lot area and is strategically located with access to and from Dr. A. Santos Avenue and C5 Road Extension. It will have designated bays for public buses, jeepneys, taxis, private cars, motorcycles, etc, as well as dedicated parking slots for PWDs.
“The nearing completion of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 is a testament to the government and private sector’s commitment to improving public transportation in the country. An excellent showcase of how public private partnership (PPP) works, this project underscores LRMC’s commitment to providing a safe, convenient, and passenger-centric commuting experience for everyone,” LRMC general manager Enrico R. Benipayo said.
The LRT-1 extension is expected to benefit hundreds of thousands of commuters daily. It will not only reduce travel time but will also decongest major thoroughfares in the area.
