The Light Rail Transit Line 1 PITX Station now has a dedicated pedestrian crossing at its northbound entrance and exit areas. This gives commuters a direct walkway to the bus terminals at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange, which sadly was not available before.
It’s disappointing that infrastructure as simple as painted lines on the road was only prioritized now, but better late than never we suppose. The LRT-1’s operator, Light Rail Manila, has reaffirmed its commitment to work with the Department of Transportation, the Light Rail Transit Authority, and PITX management to further elevate the commuting experience of its passengers.
“Our priority is to ensure that our passengers enjoy a safe, reliable, and convenient commuting experience. By expanding the access points at LRT-1 PITX Station, we are giving commuters more flexibility and a direct link to multi-modal transit options at PITX,” said Light Rail Manila president and CEO, Enrico Benipayo. “This is just one of the initial improvements and developments being implemented, as we are actively rolling out additional initiatives to enhance passenger comfort and convenience further.”
OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED:
Auto Salon 2026: BanaweBoy’s ‘Pizza Planet’ Hilux takes us back to simpler times
Metro Manila mall hours will be adjusted from 11am to 11pm starting November 16
Before the LRT-1 PITX Station received this long-overdue update, other stations also underwent improvements in the past year. And as Benipayo said, more upgrades are on the way.
In April, the LRT-1 Baclaran Station added an air-conditioned waiting area to its platform. Fast-forward to October, when a new paid parking facility opened at the LRT-1 Dr. Santos Station. Moreover, land for the upcoming LRT-1 Las Piñas Station was also secured earlier this year. However, it is still unclear when it will actually open.
Changes, big and small, are taking place on the LRT-1. While more comfortable facilities and new stations are most welcome, hopefully the most basic and crucial components won’t be left behind.
