PHILIPPINES – Private operator of LRT-1 Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) announces that LRT-1 operations will no longer be suspended on 24 – 25 April 2021 as majority of the planned maintenance works have already been completed ahead of schedule.
LRMC previously announced that two weekends in April will be needed to complete the remaining maintenance of trains, stations, and various systems including overhead catenary system started during the Holy Week. Major rehabilitation works were performed to continuously ensure the safety and reliability of the LRT-1 system.
LRMC Chief Operating Officer Enrico Benipayo said, “We recognize the role of public transport in ensuring the mobility of essential services and understand the needs of our commuters this pandemic. Our Engineering team did their best to accelerate and compress activities through improved planning and coordination. LRT-1 will no longer need another 1-weekend shutdown and will be back to serve our passengers this coming weekend.”
There will be no changes in the service schedule of LRT-1. The last trip leaving Baclaran Station is at 9:15 PM, while the last train leaves Balintawak Station at 9:30 PM. First train for both northbound and southbound trips of LRT-1 starts at 4:30 AM daily.
The riding public is advised to be guided accordingly and plan their essential trips ahead during this period.