Rappler's latest stories on trains in the Philippines
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
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
MRT3 unloads 450 passengers due to electrical motor failure
The passengers board the next train 5 minutes later
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
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
MRT3 interrupts service due to smoke emission
(UPDATED) The MRT3 resumes normal operations by 6:06 pm
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
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
‘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
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
Fare for Makati subway will be more expensive than MRT, LRT
(UPDATED) Infradev Holdings president and CEO Antonio Tiu says passengers will need to pay up to 25% more
Manila Water interruptions set May 24-25 due to MRT7 construction
(UPDATED) Manila Water says 20 barangays in Quezon City will have no water for 10 hours from Friday to Saturday, May 24 to 25
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
LRT2, MRT3 give free rides to war veterans from April 5 to 11
(UPDATED) The free ride is also valid for one companion
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
MRT, LRT schedules for Holy Week 2019
(3rd UPDATE) LRT Lines 1 and 2, meanwhile, will be closed from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday
Poor National Railways? Thousands suffer as PNR cancels 713 trips in only 2 months
(UPDATED) EXCLUSIVE: As the Philippine National Railways, with its inadequate resources, proudly opens new train routes in Metro Manila, it cancels hundreds of trips monthly without informing the public
MISLEADING: Without President Duterte, no Filipino-made train
The DOST engineering team started developing the first hybrid electric road train in 2012. It hit the rails of the Philippine National Railways in March 2019.
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
DOTr signs deal for Metro Manila Subway's first 3 stations
The Department of Transportation aims to have the Mindanao Avenue-Quirino Highway, Tandang Sora, and North Avenue stations running by 2022
[OPINION] Democracy under siege
We must ensure that more Defenders of Democracy are voted into office this year, and that the elections are free, clean, and peaceful. And that is a fight that is in the hands of the Filipino youth, Filipino parents, and all freedom-loving citizens.
Metro Manila Subway groundbreaking set for February 27
Philippine transportation officials are in Japan to inspect equipment and iron out details for the construction of the subway
LRT2, MRT3 lift ban on liquids
Light Rail Transit Line 1 will continue to implement the ban
Tutuban to Malolos PNR construction starts
The railway project is expected to reduce travel time between Manila and Malolos from over one hour and 30 minutes to just 35 minutes once fully operational
MRT3 now allows bottled liquids 100 ml and below
The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 management says that any bottled liquid more than 100 ml will still not be allowed inside train stations
MRT3 management: 'We received a bomb threat in January'
'That's one reason why we tightened security following recent attacks in Mindanao,' says MRT3 management
Bottled-up emotions: Netizens slam liquids ban in train stations
'Are tears banned too?' an irate netizen asks Metro Manila's train officials
LIST: What liquids are allowed inside the MRT3?
The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 clarifies the liquids which can be brought inside its trains, as a recently enforced ban draws criticism
Bottled liquids banned inside train stations
The measure aims to prevent the entry of dangerous chemicals contained in plastic bottles, as police and military are on heightened alert after the Jolo church bombing
LOOK: PNR to run first Philippine-made train
A group of 10 Filipino engineers developed the first Philippine-made train powered by batteries and a generator
FALSE: Is this a 'new' photo of Mar Roxas using public transport?
No, this is not a new photo of Filipino opposition politician Mar Roxas using public transport
PH Sports Training Center to rise in Pangasinan by 2022
The new Philippine Sports Training Center Act mandates the construction of the sports complex starting mid-2019
After delay, Philippines, Japan to sign MRT3 rehab loan deal on November 7
The P22.06-billion MRT3 rehabilitation project will mostly be funded by an P18-billion loan from the Japanese government
