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MRT3 ordered to sue passengers forcibly opening train doors
'I told MRT to file cases and collect damages from them,' says Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade
The buried giant embodied in our trains
'How many more limbs or arms should be injured for those in power to act on commuters’ safety?'
Traffic, urban woes, and the Aquino administration's image problem
As the problems snowballed, and the administration remained quiet on telling people what it’s doing, Filipinos have become too angry to appreciate the reforms that, to them, are too little, too late
DOTC sees launch of new MRT3 train by April
The new train is part of the MRT3 expansion project set to be completed in January 2017
Abaya, DOTC execs violated law, neglected MRT3 – Senate panel
The Senate subcommittee says its findings should be submitted to the Ombudsman the justice department and the Civil Service Commission for appropriate action against erring officials
New MRT train expected to start running by end-March
Tests have started on the 2nd coach imported from China – part of the DOTC s project to increase the MRT s capacity to serve over 800 000 passengers daily
Another glitch: MRT3 stalls twice on Friday
After suffering a technical glitch early Friday the MRT3 stalls again at around 2 pm
Ombudsman files criminal charges vs ex-MRT3 chief
The case involves Al Vitangcol s move to award a contract to a firm where his uncle in law is an executive
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
Binay on MRT woes: DOTC, Aquino allies to blame
In his True State of the Nation Address the Vice President says the current and former transportation secretaries are liable for the glitch ridden MRT3
House panel scolds transport agencies for not improving services
DOTC LTO LTFRB LRT MRT officials have until August 12 to submit reports on how they have improved their services or their budgets for 2016 are in peril
Aquino on MRT mess: 'Bad politics' to blame
In his last State of the Nation Address President Aquino yet again blames political decisions for the deteriorating state of the MRT He said the same 5 years ago
2nd time in a day: MRT3 on limited operation due to glitch
UPDATED As of late afternoon July 22 the northbound operation of the trains is limited from Taft Avenue to Shaw Boulevard
Poe on MRT deal: Why exclude Abaya from graft charges?
UPDATED The senator says if the Ombudsman dismissed PNP chief Alan Purisima for command responsibility in one case then why didn t it do it to Abaya of DOTC in another?
MRT3 rail replacement set to start
With the delivery of 7 296 meters of new steel rails the DOTC is set to schedule repair work to replace the worn out segments of the MRT3 s train tracks
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MRT glitches increase since January 2015
Data from the MRT show that the number of glitches that hit the mass transit system has worsened between January to May
Palace 'sorry' for MRT troubles, says safety a priority
From the 20 trains that are usually deployed during the morning rush hour only 7 to 9 were operational lately to service 600 000 commuters daily
Only 7 MRT trains running on first day of school
Out of the usual 20 trains running during peak hours only 7 trains are operational as classes begin all over the country
Only 5 MRT trains running; long lines at stations
Only 5 trains are running as of 12 pm down from the usual 10 to 15 trains
Shorter MRT3 hours on Sunday
The shorter operating hours will give way to rail replacement work started last month
Poe wants progress report on MRT rehab
If commuters are paying higher fares it is only reasonable for them to expect improved service says the senator who leads hearings on the glitch plagued MRT3
Shorter MRT3 hours this weekend
UPDATED It is set to undergo rail replacement as part of efforts to address one cause of its frequent glitches
Use fare hike income to fund MRT repairs – Recto
After the MRT suffered 3 glitches on Tuesday Senator Ralph Recto says officials have no excuse not to use the P2 billion revenue from the fare hike for repairs
MRT3 makes sudden stop, causes panic
2nd UPDATE The MRT3 suffers at least three glitches on Tuesday
Pisay grad is new MRT chief
Roman Buenafe a mechanical engineer is now the general manager of the beleaguered MRT3
Graft charges vs DOTC chief Abaya, 20 others over MRT3 deal
Former MRT3 General Manager Al Vitangcol III and Court of Appeals justice Rafael Antonio Santos are named as defendants in the graft complaint
New MRT3 OIC named
LRTA Administrator Honorio Chaneco will step down as MRT3 OIC and just focus on the operations of the two LRT lines
MRT3 officials probe why train operated with doors open
An MRT3 coach fails to shut its doors as it traversed its route risking the safety of passengers There is a sensor that is supposed t prevent that from happening
MRT3 shareholder: Gov’t budget for buyout not enough
MRT Holdings says government’s P56 B buyout bid only covers MRT3 bonds bought by state banks
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LIST: Proposed MRT3 rehab projects
Abaya says the department aims to fund and procure for all projects between 2014 and 2015
Abaya: #MRTChallenge won’t solve the problem
By riding the train do I solve the problem? What’s more important is for us to find a solution to the train system s problems says the transport chief
Senators to transport execs: Show concern for MRT commuters
One of Metro Manila s main mass transport systems has 4 service interruptions monthly; non functioning elevators escalators ticket dispensers; and an obsolete signalling system
Glitch, again: MRT3 goes on provisional operations
UPDATED The same day transportation officials are in a Senate hearing on MRT3 glitches the train line goes on provisional operations before rush hour Monday September 1
MMDA taps military trucks for free EDSA rides
Free rides will be provided from 7:30 10 am on Friday August 29 in the Mother Ignacia and Ayala areas
Gatchalian: Transport, MRT3 bosses accountable too
There would not be a human error on the part of personnel if the management is doing its job of keeping the trains safe for the riding public
Is it worth it? Senate to scrutinize P6.6B MRT budget
Under its proposed budget the DOTC promises to keep MRT service disruptions to under 300 in 2015
Vitangcol sued for bribery over P3.76-B MRT project
Former MRT 3 general manager Al Vitangcol III faces criminal and administrative complaints Through a supposed liaison he asked for 30 million from a Czech company in exchange for being the project s supplier
Catch up: The DOTC's race to 2016
Admitting the government had lagged behind in improving the transportation sector the DOTC is now playing catch up
MRT's Vitangcol focused on corruption, not job – commuters group
We don t know if he functions as a general manager or he s there to raise funds for the Liberal Party says a commuters group that wants Vitangcol to resign for inefficiency
DOTC faces probe over delayed projects
Senator Francis Chiz Escudero says the delays prolong the agony of Filipinos especially those who take mass transportation
P56-B budget for MRT buyout ready
The takeover will translate to billions of pesos worth of savings for government each year
5 groups bid for MRT-LRT ticket system
The technical bids will be opened November 19 and will be evaluated within 20 days
Abaya: P5 fare hike for MRT-3
The fare hike is necessary to reduce government subsidy for MRT 3 according to the DOTC chief
DOTC extends contract of MRT-3 maintenance provider
Transportation chief Joseph Emilio Abaya said the contract of PH Trams CB T was renewed for another two months until August 19 for a consideration of 2 3 million
