Articles about Metro Manila Subway

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Some important infrastructure updates

A helping hand

Getting around by train isn't exactly a walk in the park around these parts. This may change, though, if the upcoming Metro Manila Subway project turns out to be everything the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is making it out to be.

Progress is hard-earned but so easily undone

The DOTr says it will be completed in December 2021

In its latest progress report, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced that the Common Station on North Avenue is currently 48.48% complete, with construction now happening round the clock to meet the December 2021 target completion date.The transport hub,

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