Rappler's latest stories on trains
More MRT3 trains but at 13% capacity when Metro Manila enters GCQ
The Department of Transportation says the number of MRT3 train sets will be increased to 19 on Monday, June 1. But each train set will only be at 13% capacity due to physical distancing.
DOTr eyes faster MRT3 by 4th quarter of 2020
If rail replacement activities are completed in September 2020, the Department of Transportation says the current 30 km/h speed of the MRT3 could be gradually increased to 60 km/h by December 2020
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Bicol hospital cuts down admission of patients as staff get coronavirus
The Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital in Legazpi City, Albay is transferring patients to other government and private hospitals
WATCH: First teaser for 'Train to Busan' sequel 'Peninsula'
The movie's storyline takes place 4 years after the events first movie
One dead, 127 hurt in China passenger train derailment
(UPDATED) A railway police officer is killed and 122 passengers are hurt, 4 of them seriously. Five rail staff also suffer light injuries.
'Freedom we meet again': Ellen Adarna undergoes mental training in Bali
The actress says she isolated herself for 14 days because she felt 'stuck in this black hole'
MRT3 holds dry run of social distancing at stations
MRT3 management says the limited entry to its stations is in preparation for social distancing to be enforced once the official guidelines are released
IN PHOTOS: Catriona Gray visits La Union for Smile Train
Catriona visits a weaving center and will be a guest judge for the Mutia ti La Union
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Bill lowering corporate tax moves to Senate plenary
The Department of Finance hopes Citira will hurdle the Senate before Congress goes on break by March 14
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MRT3 unloads 450 passengers due to electrical motor failure
The passengers board the next train 5 minutes later
Heart center for the north coming to Candon
(UPDATED) Ilocos Sur Second District Representative Kristine Singson Meehan says the hospital in Candon, a satellite of the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center, will specialize in coronary diseases
U.P. shares high-resolution Taal map data to public to help in reconstruction
From these, 3D visualizations of geographic features and buildings can be created, as well as how the affected areas looked like before the volcanic eruption
Over 10% of retailers already imposed last round of fuel tax hike – DOE
The final increase in excise tax under the TRAIN law can only be imposed on new stocks acquired in 2020, not on oil produced or imported in 2019
With just a tap, LRT passengers can donate to Taal Volcano survivors
De La Salle Philippines and AF Payments device a way commuters to donate P5 with every tap using their Beep cards
DOTr refutes MRT3 'suicide bomber' post, says it was security test
The alleged 'suicide bomber' is only a man involved in a penetration test conducted by the Philippine National Police
Golpe de gulat: This week's outlook
Golpe de gulat is the Duterte administration's tool in telling the business elite that their time is up, that the future belongs to a new oligarchy
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New year, more taxes: Last fuel hike under TRAIN takes effect
Under the final tranche, excise tax for gasoline and kerosene will increase by P1 per liter, while diesel prices will go up by P1.50
DOE to oil firms: Use up old inventory first before slapping new tax
The Department of Energy says oil companies may face large-scale estafa charges if they slap the TRAIN law's new taxes on old stocks in 2020
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Going to LRT1's Roosevelt? Temporary scheme set for Q1 2020
The Light Rail Transit Line 1 will have a temporary passenger traffic scheme from January 4 to March 31, 2020. Here are details.
LOOK: New PNR trains start operations
The new trains boost PNR's daily capacity from 60,000 to 73,500 passengers
LOOK: New PNR trains to start operations on December 16
The new diesel multiple unit motor cars will ply along the FTI-Tutuban and FTI-Malabon routes
LOOK: Marian Rivera gives joy to kids of Smile Train Philippines
Marian, one of Smile Train's celebrity ambassadors throws an early Christmas party for the kids of the Philippine Band of Mercy
ROUNDTABLE: Providing safer surgeries to children with cleft lips and palates
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MRT3 interrupts service due to smoke emission
(UPDATED) The MRT3 resumes normal operations by 6:06 pm
At least 71 killed in Pakistan train fire
(UPDATED) Television footage shows flames pouring out of 3 carriages as people could be heard crying during the incident, in a rural area of central Punjab province
LRT1 extends service hours for Christmas 2019
The LRT1 will also be serving passengers on December 25, 2019, and January 1, 2020
No extended MRT3 hours for Christmas 2019 due to rail repair works
MRT3 Director Michael Capati says this is to 'give way to the full blast rail replacement activities' that would rid the MRT3 tracks of dilapidated rails
MRT3 operations stalled after man falls on tracks
(UPDATED) 'At 12:16 pm today, a street vagrant jumped over and fell at the interstation of tracks of Buendia and Ayala,' says MRT3, prompting it to limit operations to just between North Avenue and Shaw Boulevard for over two hours
MRT3 begins trial run of Dalian train
The 3-coach train will run from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm beginning Tuesday, October 15, until November
LTFRB to demand bus companies to assist LRT2 passengers
Of the 109 city buses which committed to the augmentation initiative, only 69 have been fielded as of October 9
BFP slammed for causing delay in LRT2 fire investigation
In the middle of the House hearing, the BFP relays confirmation that it will fast-track and release its investigation report on October 10
LIVE: House hearing on LRT2 Santolan station incident
Watch the hearing live on Rappler
LRT2 to resume partial operations on October 8
(UPDATED) The Light Rail Transit Line 2 can resume partial operations since safety checks and test runs are completed
Albayalde vows a cleaner police force with police training institute
'The PNP will see to it that the NPTI will produce only ideal police officers and men and specifically, those who have the moral fiber not to engage in illegal activities,' says PNP chief General Oscar Albayalde
LRT2 operations remain suspended on October 7
Safety checks for the Light Rail Transit Line 2 are not yet done
LRT2 stops operations from Santolan to Anonas for 'maximum of 9 months'
(UPDATED) The Light Rail Transit Authority says the needed repairs on the damaged substations require 'a highly technical intervention'
Poe suggests business coaches for MRT3: 'Think out of the box'
The senator floats the idea as a way to convince passengers to take the train instead of driving private vehicles
Still no LRT2 operations on October 4
(3rd UPDATE) Because of 'several technical and safety concerns,' the Light Rail Transit Authority says there will still be no LRT2 train service .
Overhaul overdue: Daily maintenance fails to prevent MRT3 short circuit
A joint investigation by Sumitomo-Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, DOTr, and MRT management shows what caused the September 6 stoppage of the trains
Train derails in Hong Kong during rush hour
(3rd UPDATE) MTR suspends subway services between two stations on the line. Intercity services to mainland Chinese cities including Guangzhou, Dongguan and Beijing are canceled for the day.
‘Walang pagbabago’: Long lines ensue after MRT-3 breaks down
Netizens suggest possible solutions to the public transportation crisis as the MRT break downs for almost a full day
1 dead, 30 hurt as train, truck collide near Tokyo
(UPDATED) The crash derails the train's front carriage and pins the truck to a wall
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
South Korea begins annual war games to defend against Japan
The 'East Sea territory defence training' aims to solidify the South Korean military's resolve to defend the Dokdo islands and its surrounding areas
'What militarization?' AFP defends planned presence in schools
The military says soldiers would be 'engaging' students during information campaigns and lectures, not curtailing their academic freedom
