LRT-2 Stations to Cease Operations for 9 Months
Three stations of the Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT-2), namely Santolan, Katipunan, and Anonas stations, will be closed for the next nine months.
Said stations are up for repairs following the fire incident last October 3, which paralyzed the train’s operations.
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A train bound for Recto from the Santolan station
Operations from the Santolan to Anonas stations and back are unavailable for a minimum of six months and a maximum of nine months due to the required repairs of the damaged rectifier substations.
According to the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA)’s Administrator Gen. Reynaldo I. Berroya, they have to thoroughly check the structures and equipment of the LRT-2 before they resume their operations as they cannot compromise the safety of the passengers.
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The LRTA is set to partially resume their operations from Santolan to Recto once all their systems and trains are cleared and are in normal condition.
The Santolan Station of the LRT-2
Meanwhile, in response to the halt of their operations on October 7, the LRTA has deployed 30 Victory buses and 20 modernized PUVs to take passengers from Santolan to Cubao and back. These trips are from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with fares at Php 12 to Php 15.
The LRTA also announced that there will be dedicated pick-up and drop-off points for both the PUVs and buses.
For the PUVs, the pick-up and drop-off will be in front of Santolan Station and near McDonald’s underneath the Araneta-Cubao Station. The buses, meanwhile, will make stops at Anonas and Katipunan stations.
The Metro Manila Development Authority and the Philippine Coast Guard will provide free transport from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to commuters from Santolan to Cubao and back.
Also read: Guide to the MRT, LRT and the PNR
The LRT is one of the country’s major transport systems
The LRTA also advised that buses will be fielded at Masinag, Emerald, and Santolan starting October 8.
Operations for the rest of the week are yet to be announced. To keep track of updates regarding train operations, you may follow the LRTA’s official website and Facebook page.
Source: LRTA official website, LRTA official Facebook page
