Huge news from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) this weekend: The first five stations of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension have officially been opened.
This project has faced several delays since its construction began several years back, but now the first phase has finally been completed. The first five stations are Redemptorist-Aseana, MIA Road, PITX, Ninoy Aquino Avenue, and Dr. Santos (formerly Sucat).
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The addition of the five new stations up the LRT-1’s daily capacity by 80,000 passengers. In total, 120 four-car fourth-generation light rail vehicles comprising 30 train sets that will be added to the rail line once the extension is completed, increasing the capacity further by 300,000.
The LRT-1 Cavite Extension will span 11.7km in total. The three remaining stations to be built are Las Piñas, Zapote, and Niog in Bacoor, Cavite.
The LRMC has also shared the new schedule for the LRT-1 network which you can see below.
LRT-1 service hours (with LRT-1 Cavite Extension)
We’ve also added below the fare matrices for both stored-value cards (Beep) and single-journey tickets. We’ll also you with a POV ride video from Pinoy Joyride as well. He shared footage of the trip from Baclaran station all the way to the Dr. Santos Station in Sucat.
What do you think of these new developments, commuters? If you’ve tried out the new LRT-1 Cavite Extension, share your experience with us through the comments section.
LRT-1 fare matrix as of November 16 (with LRT-1 Cavite Extension)
