At least from Valenzuela to Camp Aguinaldo
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
Mainly due to territorial disputes between the city and Taguig
The Makati City subway project is now officially canceled, after being described as 'no longer feasible' by Philippine InfraDev Holdings, the project's main contractor. Since its inception back in 2018, the subway project has remained in relative limbo due to territorial
The closure will last until 2028
Beginning midnight of January 12, 2025, a portion of Mindanao Avenue near Tandang Sora Avenue in Quezon City will be closed to traffic to give way to the construction of the Tandang Sora Station of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP).The
Plan your route accordingly
Going around Metro Manila this weekend? So, too, will the Metro Manila Subway's tunnel boring machine, and it's expected to cause some traffic slowdown on certain roads in the metro.The machine will be transported from Manila Harbor Center Port
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
For the safety of passengers
At least three of the country's upcoming major railways will have platform screen doors in all stations, an official of the Department of Transportation has confirmed.During the renaming rites of the LRT-1 Roosevelt Station to Fernando Poe Jr. Station,
Here’s what it looks like now
It's been hailed as the 'Project of the Century" in the Philippines. The Metro Manila Subway Project has been in gestation for nearly 50 years before the groundbreaking (finally) took place in 2019. It's been four years since serious work
So close, yet so far
Whether or not you support the project or not, the Metro Manila Subway is happening.According to a recent statement by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), tunneling work for the project has already started-a development that the agency calls the subway'
by Drei Laurel
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
Plan your trips accordingly, people
Driving around Pasig City this week? Well, here's a very, very important reminder: the Meralco Avenue closure takes effect tonight at 9pm. After the busy portion of the thoroughfare closes, we'll have to wait for at least another six or
That’s a long time
Last week, it was announced that a busy portion of Meralco Avenue would be closed to make way for the construction of the Metro Manila Subway.While the starting date of the closure, October 3, 2022, was bared, no update was given
by Drei Laurel
The driver from the viral video also pleaded not guilty to charges this week
Starting October 3
Motorists who frequent Ortigas should expect more traffic in the area beginning early next month. This, after it was announced that a portion of Meralco Avenue will be closed to make way for the construction of the Metro Manila Subway.Starting October
by Drei Laurel
Another transport position appears to have been filled
It looks like Arthur Tugade is on his way out as your country's transportation secretary.According to a report by The Philippine Star, the incoming administration has chosen former Philippine Airlines (PAL) chief operating officer Jaime Bautista as the Department of
by Drei Laurel
Underground construction has commenced
During COVID times, big-ticket infrastructure projects rarely ever go without a hitch. A surge in cases here and a government lockdown there, and the next thing you know, your new bridge or expressway has been delayed.In the case of the
by Drei Laurel
There’s always room for improvement
Well, it's May 2022. You know what that means: Not long from now, the country will be welcoming in a new government.Whoever wins is going to need to have their head on straight-and as motorists and commuters, we hope
by Drei Laurel
Some big announcements were made over the past week
The project’s progress was affected greatly by the pandemic
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) initially planned to begin partial operations of the government's big-ticket railway projects by 2022. However, it appears things aren't going as smoothly as planned.According to a report by Philstar.com, the DOTr has
This would be a big convenience to commuters
Every Metro Manila commuter has experienced having to jump from one train line to another. It's doable, but frankly, it's a hassle-especially considering the long walk the chore entails. This could change, though, if the Department of Transportation (DOTr)
by Drei Laurel
This is really happening
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will finally get to try out the fancy new tunnel boring machine (TBM) it the country acquired for the Metro Manila Subway (MMS) project soon.In a Facebook post, the agency announced that the TBM is scheduled
by Drei Laurel
