Here’s a quick tour of Hongyancun Station in Chongqing, China
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Available until 2028
The MRT and LRT lines now offer 50% discounts on fare tickets to senior citizens and PWDs. The train systems previously offered the discount to just students, but today President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of Transportation announced that the promotion
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At least from Valenzuela to Camp Aguinaldo
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced that his administration will aim to operationalize the Metro Manila Subway by 2028. This statement was made while he was inspecting the tunnels by the Camp Aguinaldo station of the subway project.There, he mentioned that
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Discounts apply to all students (including post-grad and law school)
Public service announcement for students who regularly commute in Metro Manila: In case you missed the news, students can now enjoy a 50% discount on all three major rail lines: the MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2.The MRT-3 and
by Kara Santos
The system will supposedly be available come July
It appears it's not just the 'Pamilya Pass' that the government has lined up for train commuters. According to the Department of Transportation, it will soon allow LRT and MRT commuters to use GCash, PayMaya, and debit and credit cards to
Available until the last Sunday of 2028
They say Sundays are good for driving in the metro. There's light traffic, it's much less chaotic than usual, and it's relaxing to stroll around. But what if we told you that it's fun to commute around the
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
Where can you go from Redemptorist-Aseana to Dr. Santos Station?
We know many of our readers drive cars to get anywhere around the metro, but with worsening traffic, parking challenges, and rising transport costs, train travel seems to offer a convenient alternative for north-to-south commutes.Since Phase 1 of the
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It’s expected to add 80,000 passengers to the LRT-1’s daily ridership
Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has announced that the LRT-1 Cavite Extension is set to begin operations in November 2024, with the first phase or the first five stations ready to serve the riding public.In addition, Secretary Jaime Bautista of
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
Here’s what you may have missed in the past week
Just a heads-up if you’re staying in Metro Manila this Holy Week
In case you'll be staying in Metro Manila during Holy Week this year, train line operators have announced their schedules. Take note of them below, and plan your trips accordingly.The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) will be temporarily
Alternative bus routes will cater to affected passengers
Operations of the Governor Pascual-Tutuban and Tutuban-Alabang routes of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) will be suspended for five years beginning on March 28, 2024.The closure of these routes will help accelerate the construction of the North-South Commuter
For how long will LGUs still be able to issue their own traffic tickets?
It will add five stations to the current line
After completing its first test run in December 2023, the first phase of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension has now achieved 97% completion status, and is on target to start operations in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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
Get a stunning view of Mayon Volcano while on board the train
Looking for a new way to travel around the Bicol region this year? The old train route connecting Naga City in Camarines Sur to Legazpi City in Albay officially resumed operations last December 27, 2023, giving Bicolanos more affordable transportation options.After
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Plus updated airport shuttle bus fares
Finally
It's been a very long time coming, but we've now gotten some significant updates regarding the LRT-1 Cavite Extension.Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has just completed its first test run along Phase 1 of the project. This is
It’s become one of the busiest transport terminals in the metro
Public transport in the Philippines has always been seen as inefficient and a hassle to use. Long lines leading up to the MRT, crowded buses, and inconveniently located stops are the everyday norm for commuters.One Ayala is a major transport hub
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