Rappler's latest stories on LRT1 Cavite Extension
6 new railways to look out for
Will we see these railways completed within the lifetime of the current administration?
Construction of LRT1 Cavite extension's foundation begins
Light Rail Manila Corporation starts piling works at the planned Dr Santos Station in Parañaque City as September 2019 begins
Construction of LRT1 Cavite extension 'full steam ahead'
The first 5 stations of the LRT1 Cavite extension are expected to begin operations by the 4th quarter of 2021
LRT1 Cavite extension construction to begin April 2019
After years of delay, work on the Light Rail Transit Line 1 extension to Cavite will finally start
LRT1 operator's promise: 25-minute ride from Cavite to Makati by 2021
Light Rail Transit Line 1 LRT1 operator Light Rail Manila Corporation LRMC targets to finish the Cavite Extension project by 2021
Senators convinced 'best' location achieved for MRT-LRT common station
But the Senate committee wants someone to be held liable for the P200 million naming rights contract of SM Prime which caused the almost 8 year delay of the project
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
LRT1 operator to start Cavite extension in late February
LRMC the operator of LRT1 takes on French companies Bouygues Travaux Publics and Alstom Transport Private Limited to help build the LRT1 Cavite extension
Commercial operations for MRT-LRT Common Station eyed in April 2019
Rarely seen together the country s top businessmen come to agree on the final location of the Metro Rail Transit MRT Light Rail Transit LRT Common Station project
MRT-LRT common station to be done in 2.5 years – DOTr
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade says the signing of the compromise agreement on the common station is expected before 2016 ends
Deal reached: LRT-MRT common station between SM North, TriNoma
A memorandum of understanding is set to be signed on Wednesday September 28
With emergency powers, lighter Metro Manila traffic by 2019
Emergency powers will allow the faster implementation of over P207 billion worth of infrastructure projects to ease traffic transportation officials say
Duterte admin revives plan to build Metro Manila subway
This would have been the most expensive public private partnership PPP deal implemented under former president Benigno Aquino III s administration
LRT1 fare hike delayed as gov't seeks 'win-win solution'
The transportation department says it will try to further postpone the fare hike which was supposed to have taken effect August 1
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
Light Rail Manila signs P24B-loan for LRT1 Cavite extension
French rail makers Bouygues Travaux Publics and Alstom Transport Private Limited will help the Light Rail Manila Consortium build the LRT1 Cavite extension
Government to pay contractor P1.8B for unmet obligations
UPDATED But the PPP Center says the amount is not yet finalized
A long, winding road for better Metro Manila transport
Several infrastructure deals that are seen to solve the nightmarish Metro Manila traffic are still hounded by delays
After a year, LRT-MRT common station problem still unsolved
A compromise agreement between all stakeholders has yet to be signed
Poe grills DOTC officials over MRT7, LRT-MRT common station
With the appalling state of public transportation MRT7 would have helped ease the burden of commuters says Senator and presidential aspirant Grace Poe
LRTA fails to turn over 100 operational coaches
The consortium of Ayala Corporation Metro Pacific Investments Corporation and Macquarie says The real benefit of an improved train system will not be felt by the riding public immediately
LRT4, LRT6, NAIA dev't projects up for final approval
This is in line with the Philippine government s bid to lock in as many infrastructure deals before the current administration ends in mid 2016
MPIC, Ayala promise uninterrupted LRT1 operations
The group led by Metro Pacific Investment Corporation and Ayala Corporation says it is ready to take over the operations and maintenance of Light Rail Transit Line 1 LRT1 on September 5
No LRT1 fare hike under Aquino's watch – Abaya
Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya says his successor will determine whether or not to implement a fare hike
New MRT3 prototype train car to arrive in August
DOTC Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya says the delivery of new MRT3 prototype train car will result in lesser maintenance requirement for the ailing railway system
PH's PPP thrust: Work in progress
UPDATED After 5 years since its kickoff in 2010 did the flagship public private partnership program of President Benigno Aquino III meet expectations?
French aerospace firms eye stronger presence in PH
2 US construction firms also plan to set up shop in the country Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo says
San Miguel pushes for speedy resolution of common station deadlock
The conglomerate says the issue on where to put the LRT MRT common station is affecting the financial closure of the P63 billion MRT7 project
SM Prime: Put LRT-MRT station in front of SM North
SM Prime also denies it is in talks with DOTC to put up a second common station catering to LRT MRT passengers
Economic reforms to continue beyond 2016 – BSP
BSP Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo gives the assurance amid foreign investors concerns
DOTC awards LRT consultancy contract to Japanese group
The group will undertake the P602 7 M consultancy contract for the LRT extension projects
3 PH-France infrastructure deals signed
French President Francois Hollande tells businessmen in Manila that making investments is not enough – these businesses should help fight climate change
SC asked to halt LRT1 Cavite extension project
The P64 9B mass rail transit project is the ‘most disadvantageous government contract of all time ’ a lawyer says in his petition before the High Court
France to invest in PH aerospace industry
The EU country is also keen on exploring more opportunities in infrastructure with several French firms already involved in PPP projects in the Philippines
Conglomerates eye LRT2 project
Bidders have until November 20 to submit the pre qualification documents
LRTA slashes budget for LRT2 maintenance contract
The Light Rail Transit Authority also moves the bidding deadline from September 24 to October 17
