LRT-1 EXTENDS OPERATING HOURS STARTING MARCH 26

Good news, commuters!

According to LRT-1’s advisory issued Tuesday, its last train will leave Dr. Santos station in Parañaque City at 10:30 p.m. while the last train from Fernando Poe Jr. station in Quezon City will leave at 10:45 p.m..

The LRT-1 is the second rail line to extend its operating hours at night, following the same move by MRT-3 which started on Monday.

From Monday to Friday, the first train departs Dr. Santos and Fernando Poe Jr. stations at 4:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. on weekends and holidays.

Last week Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon conducted an inspection of the MRT-3 and called on the management to extend its operating hours to make commuting easier and more convenient for passengers.

LRT-1 has a total of 25 stations: Fernando Poe Jr., Balintawak, Monumento, 5^th Avenue, R. Papa, Abad Santos, Bluementritt, Tayuman, Bambang, Doroteo Jose, Carriedo, Central Terminal, United Nations, Pedro Gil, Quirino, Vito Cruz, Gil Puyat, Libertad, EDSA, Baclaran, Redemptorist-Aseana, MIA Road, PITX, Ninoy Aquino Avenue, and Dr. Santos.