Rappler's latest stories on LRT 1
LRT-1 releases safety guidelines for post-lockdown operations
The Light Rail Manila Corporation releases guidelines for the resumption of operations during the coronavirus pandemic
Ayala, Metro Pacific slammed for LRT1 extension, FTI construction delays
Cavite 7th District Representative Boying Remulla says the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange would have been 'viable' if not for these construction delays
Woman arrested for bomb joke at LRT 1 station
If found guilty, the woman faces imprisonment of up to 5 years and fines of up to P40,000
MRT, LRT, PNR suspend operations after Luzon earthquake
(UPDATED) All passengers are evacuated from train stations as operations are halted due to the earthquake on Monday, April 22
LRT1 lifts ban on liquids
The Light Rail Manila Corporation removes the ban on bottled water and drinks inside the Light Rail Transit Line 1 stations effective April 2
SC clears ex-governor Ayong Maliksi in P26M Cavite LRT case
The Ombudsman indictment against the former governor is set aside
Lopsided contract? COA pressures DOTr to justify P65 billion LRT-1 deal
The Commission on Audit demands the documents from the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), which passes the buck to the Department of Transportation (DOTr)
Free train rides on LRT-1 on New Year's Day
(UPDATED) The MRT3, meanwhile, will offer free rides on Rizal Day, December 30
LRT1 commuter injured after foot got caught in door of moving train
An LRT1 official says the accident happened when 48-year-old Julieto Eco tried to get on the coach even after the warning buzzer sounded off
Free rides during peak hours on all LRT, MRT lines for Independence Day
Commuters will have free rides on Monday June 12 in all 20 stations of LRT 1 from Baclaran in Parañaque City to Roosevelt in Quezon City from 7 9 am and from 5 7 pm
LRT, MRT, PNR schedules: Holy Week 2017
LRT 1 and 2 MRT 3 and PNR will undergo maintenance works from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday
LOOK: The newly-renovated LRT1 Doroteo Jose Station
Light Rail Manila s directive is to rehabilitate the 20 stations and train cars of LRT1 in 18 months and extend the line from Baclaran to Bacoor Cavite
Berroya, an Arroyo general, is new LRTA administrator
One of the favorite generals of former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Reynaldo Berroya is back in harness
LRT-1 offers free rides on New Year’s day
Rides will be free to passengers from 7 am to 9 am and 5 pm to 7 pm on Sunday January 1
Free LRT1 rides for senior citizens, PWDs this Christmas
The free rides will be available on all weekends and holidays from December 3 2016 to January 8 2017 in all LRT1 stations
Trial run: LRT1 to extend operating hours for a month
If the test run will show an interest from the public then we would be pleased to do a more detailed study to make it permanent the chief of Light Rail Manila says
Engineers racing to fix LRT1
Aiming to rehabilitate and upgrade the 20 stations of the dilapidated Light Rail Transit Line 1 in 18 months over 1 200 engineers and staff are preparing for the future
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APEC week: LRT, MRT, PNR on regular operations
Metro Manila s train networks will observe regular schedules with roads closed for APEC week
Palace: Aquino administration should get ‘high grade’
Is the glass half empty or half full? Instead of complaining why is the glass not full we should see that it is becoming more full says Palace Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma in Filipino
DOTC to bid out LRT6 project in Q3
The Light Rail Transit line extension from Bacoor to Dasmariñas City Cavite is expected to be operational by 2021
Ayala interested in proposed P15B NAIA development
The conglomerate however is not interested in the ongoing bidding for 5 regional airports
MPIC-Ayala tandem vows a ‘world-class’ LRT1
The consortium targets to complete the LRT1 Cavite extension project by 2019 and commits to deliver a system comparable to commuter railway hubs in the region
DOTC insists TriNoma is the LRT-MRT common station site
The agency is also still looking for a ‘win win’ solution pending its appeal to lift the TRO issued by the Supreme Court
DOTC appeals SC TRO on transfer of LRT-MRT common station
The DOTC says it has submitted its comments on time through the Office of the Solicitor General
Ayala eyes foreign partners in PPP bids
The group needs partners who have technical expertise and financial resources
SM group lukewarm on proposed ‘mini’ LRT-MRT common station
The Henry Sy led company says it only heard about the proposal from the media and it has not been formally informed
DOTC eyes ‘mini’ LRT-MRT common station to appease SM group
The Japan International Cooperation Agency is studying if the LRT 1 MRT 3 and MRT 7 traffic will not be affected by the proposed “mini station” in front of SM City North EDSA DOTC says
SC halts transfer of LRT-MRT common station to TriNoma
The High Court has given the DOTC and the Light Rail Transit Authority 10 days to respond to claims they have violated a 2009 MOA with SM Prime Holdings Inc
DOTC to award LRT 1 Cavite extension project this week
The agency is set to award the PPP project to sole bidder: the consortium of MPIC and Ayala groups
MPIC to finalize location of LRT-MRT common station
The company is studying if building the common station in front of Ayala’s Trinoma mall is more advantageous to commuters businesses
LRTA board OKs LRT 1 Cavite extension project award to MPIC, Ayala
The LRT extension project will be formally awarded to the Light Rail Manila Consortium after the DOTC receives the LRTA Board Resolution on its approval
DOTC recommends awarding of LRT Cavite extension project to MPIC, Ayala
The LRTA board will meet July 23 to approve the award
LRTA Board resets meeting on P65-B LRT 1 Cavite extension project
The Board also extends the deadline for the submission of bids for maintenance contracts of LRT 1 and LRT 2
DOTC: No fare hike yet for LRT, MRT
The DOTC chief also clarifies that the LRT 1 Cavite extension project will no way affect the proposed fare hike for LRT lines 1 and 2 and MRT 3
DOTC on LRT bid: No favors granted to Ayala-MPIC consortium
The agency says there is no conflict of interest in the bidding even if the brother of an undersecretary works for the Ayala group
Gov’t: Pending cases not dampening investors’ confidence in PPP
Investors are assured that legal remedies are available and a level playing field is in place to bid for major infrastructure projects
Ayala to help bridge PH infra gap with more big projects
The Ayala Group is exploring ways to finance its exposure in PPP projects in the next 5 years
SM’s petition for TRO on MRT-LRT common station denied
Despite the absence of a temporary restraining order the Henry Sy led group says it will still pursue the case against the government
DOTC to award LRT 1 Cavite extension project in 2 weeks
The department is still negotiating with MPIC Ayala on the tandem’s P9 35B offer
Metro Pacific acquires P13.24-B direct stake in Meralco
The conglomerate raises its stake in the utility to 27 48 in anticipation of growth
NEDA Board approves Ayala-MPIC lone bid for LRT 1 Cavite extension
The Board also gives go signal to 3 new PPP infrastructure projects worth P139 77 billion
Why SM is after the MRT-LRT common station
Saying it has a valid contract with government the company will fight tooth and nail for the station which is expected to bring high foot traffic to its largest mall in the Philippines
Metro Pacific to ‘slow down’ on PPP projects
Sure to get the LRT Cavite extension project and hopeful to bag the Cavite Laguna expressway project the listed company might have to pause and digest those two projects
SM Group insists MRT-LRT common station MOA ‘valid’
Pasay RTC gives DOTC LRTA 5 days to oppose SM’s claim over the P1 4 B project
DOTC: MRT-LRT common station MOA with SM expired in 2011
The 2013 NEDA approved ruling is in effect allowing the transfer of the common station the agency claims
SM Group ‘not delaying’ the P65-B LRT 1 Cavite extension project
The Henry Sy group also vows to fight for the P1 4 B MRT LRT common station contract
Ayala, MPIC offer P9.35B for LRT 1 Cavite extension project
The consortium is the sole bidder for massive railway project
DOTC defends decision on MRT-LRT common station
The government stands to save P800 million P1 billion if the proposed common station is constructed near Trinoma Mall instead of SM North EDSA mall
SM Group sues gov't over LRT-MRT common station
The Henry Sy led group is asking the Pasay court to stop the transfer of the common station to Trinoma mall and order the government to honor a MOA they signed in 2009
