Specifically, the lanes bound for Elliptical Road will be affected
The agency recently conducted an inspection of Batasan Station
The Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) is scheduled to begin partial in 2027, according to the Department of Transportation.After an inspection at the Batasan Station in Quezon City earlier this week, the DOTr confirmed that 12 out of the
by Billy Caluag
Here’s how long we have to wait
If you've ever experienced riding trains abroad, you know how convenient and enjoyable commuting can be. I enjoy railway travel in countries like Japan and Taiwan, as trains are fast, super-efficient, leave on the dot, and seamlessly connected to points
by Kara Santos
Trains are expected to be running and tested by the end of 2025
After years of delays and various setbacks, the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 or MRT-7, a railway project connecting Quezon City to Bulacan, is finally moving closer to reality.San Miguel Corporation (SMC) recently signed a deal with South Korea's
by Kara Santos
KORAIL will “provide technical expertise” and carry out an advisory role
The last time we heard updates about the MRT-7, we learned that it won't be fully operational in the next few years because of right-of-way issues. Now, though, we get some positive updates regarding the major infrastructure project.
Only 12 of the 14 stations will be up and running by the end of 2025
Right-of-way issues will push back the completion and full operations of the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) by another two or three years, with only 12 of the 14 stations set to be operational by the end of
Seven years to go
With all the news about all-new, extended, and revived train lines, it might be difficult to keep up with what our upcoming railway system will look like. A map from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) showing the planned operating lines by
Sections of the road will be closed to traffic from 10pm to 5am
Any Fairview and Novaliches folks here who have to take Commonwealth Avenue regularly during the wee hours? You'll have to account for these road closures along your route from July to December.Partial closures will be implemented on the stretch of
Only the transport terminals are operating as usual
Philcoa, or at least that place across the actual coconut authority at the mouth of Commonwealth Avenue, has long been a commuter's hub. The old Citi Mall, with its Super Baratilyo hallway and oft-visited Mercury Drug, and the L Paseo,
Will the traffic from construction works be worth it?
Expressways and flyovers? That's cute. Anyone familiar with Metro Manila's traffic mess will tell you that an improved public transportation system is likely the key to solving the problem-which is why we're paying very close attention to the
by Drei Laurel
The towns could also connect to the NSCR
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) stated in a recent Committee on Transportation hearing that extending the MRT-7 line to more towns in Bulacan could be a possibility in the future.Representative Salvador Pleyto Sr. of the 6th District of Bulacan pointed
The company reiterates its commitment to leading nation-building
In terms of infrastructure projects, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) currently has a lot going for it right now. We mean a lot.There's the MRT-7 project, which has seen significant progress over the past few months. There's also the
Last week’s news was a mixed bag
The facility will be able to accommodate up to 150 train cars in total
Things may have been a bit quiet regarding the construction of the MRT-7, but it appears San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is making significant progress with the massive railway project.SMC has now announced that it has begun building the new MRT-
The agency is advising the public to stay tuned for updates throughout March
Just about year ago, the Common Station was at 48.48% completion. Now, if the latest updates from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are anything to go by, it appears the project is really starting to take shape.According to the agency'
The new rail line could begin testing by December 2022
MRT-7 trains have arrived in multiple batches here in the Philippines over the past few months. Now, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and San Miguel Corporation (SMC) have officially unveiled the new train cars that will operate along the new rail
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Test runs are expected to start in December 2022
Slowly but surely, the MRT-7 project is inching toward completion. And if the line's brand-new train cars are an indication of what commuters can expect, the wait might very well be worth it.In a statement, the San Miguel
by Drei Laurel
Construction of the new rail line is now 55.3% complete
Commuters have a lot to be excited about, as it's really starting to feel like the MRT-7 is taking shape. As you may know, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) recently took delivery of new train sets from South Korea.Now, company
Testing is expected to begin in 2022
It looks like we'll soon find out if all the recent traffic around the Tandang Sora area due to the construction of the MRT-7 train line has been worth it.The brand-new three-car train sets were delivered and
by Drei Laurel
