Rappler's latest stories on Light Rail Transit Line 1
LRT1 operator eyes P5 to P7-fare hike
(UPDATED) If approved, the fare hike will be rolled out by August 2018, says LRT1 operator Light Rail Manila Corporation
MRT, LRT ticketing machines now accept new peso coins
Commuters can already use the newly designed P1, P5, and P10 coins at ticket vending machines of the MRT3, LRT1, and LRT2
NAIA Consortium wants to link airport to Metro Manila Subway, LRT1
Part of the consortium's proposal is a transit system or 'people mover' that would connect the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to the planned Metro Manila Subway and existing Light Rail Transit Line 1
Construction of LRT1 Cavite extension to start mid-2018
LRT1 operator Light Rail Manila Corporation also says there will be no fare hike surprises as the train system is upgraded and expanded
Harry Roque's MRT3 experience: 'Not that bad'
During the presidential spokesman's train ride covered by media, one passenger is overheard wondering, 'Bakit pa kailangan dito magpa-presscon?'
Singson leaves Light Rail Manila, moves to Meralco
A source privy to the matter says Primitivo Cal is set to replace Singson as the president and chief executive officer of Light Rail Manila
DBP open to unload MRT3 interests
A new owner and operator for Metro Rail Transit Line 3 MRT3 is in the books of the Philippine government This is to give the railway proper upgrade and maintenance
Pangilinan-Ayala group eyes MRT3 takeover by early 2018
The group hopes to operate maintain and rehabilitate the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 for 32 years Will its unsolicited proposal be approved?
LRT1 operator offers compromise on pending fare hike
Light Rail Manila Corporation suggests that the government subsidize the pending fare hike stipulated in the concession agreement
LRT1 operator completes restoration, vows more daily rides soon
Light Rail Manila Corporation will be able to increase trips to 554 from the current 498 daily
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
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
A Brown, MTD Philippines team up for new PNR East-West Rail proposal
Systra Philippines – a member of France based rail expert Systra Group – is providing technical assistance for A Brown s consortium
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
LRT6 PPP bidding postponed
The postponement is due to the prospective bidders request for an extension the transportation department 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
Elections bring uncertainty to LRT6 project
San Miguel and Metro Pacific raise concerns on the timing of the project which is caught in the transition to a new government in June
San Miguel, MPIC want LRT6 PPP project
Interested companies have until March 4 to submit prequalification documents for the railway PPP deal
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
Nazareno 2016: LRT1 prepares for influx of passengers
At least 100 000 additional riders are expected to take the LRT1 which has a regular daily passenger flow of 400 000
Rehabilitation of LRT1 stations to start in December
All LRT1 passenger stations will be improved to enhance accessibility safety and security of commuters the Light Rail Manila Consortium says
DOTC to increase LRT1 capacity by 2018
The transportation department invites Japanese companies to bid for the procurement of 120 new light rail vehicles for LRT1
Unified ticketing system to go live on MRT3 starting October 3
Train passengers won t have to fall in line twice to buy a new ticket when they transfer lines
Tap-and-go beep cards fully operational on LRT1
Passengers can now use the new contactless beep™ smart cards on both northbound and southbound lines of the LRT
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
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
LRT1: Paper tickets will still be used
The new tap and go beep™ cards will go live on the southbound line of the LRT1 starting Sunday but commuters can still opt to pay for their trips using paper tickets
LRT1 starts trial run of unified ticketing scheme August 16
Starting Sunday commuters can buy and use the new contactless beep cards on the southbound line of the LRT1
Senior citizens, PWDs to register for discounted 'tap and go’ cards
Those who still have the magnetic stored value tickets can refund the remaining value of their cards in all LRT1 stations from August 8 to 15
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
LRT1 to stop selling magnetic tickets starting August 8
The old magnetic system will be decommissioned in preparation for the new contactless system which has been undergoing public tests at Line 2 of the LRT
Fare hike again? Lawmakers want to study LRT1 deal
Transportation Undersecretary Jose Lotilla confirms a clause in the deal with LRMC that allows an LRT1 fare hike every two years but says the government has the prerogative to decide whether or not to enforce it
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?
UNA hits LP over LRT collision, transport problems
The UNA statement comes after two trains of the LRT Line 1 collide in Monumento Caloocan City Saturday morning May 2
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
Study to extend P65B LRT1 to Dasma out soon
The Cavite extension project will increase the span of LRT 1 from 20 7 kilometers to 32 4 km and serve around 4 million residents
Why delays in LRT-1-Cavite bidding process matter
The bidding process for the largest single ticket project in President Aquino s infrastructure portfolio the extension of LRT Line 1 to Cavite is delayed again
Deadline for submission of LRT-1 bid docs moved
The government extended the deadline by one more month for the submission of bidding documents for the P60 billion LRT 1 project
