Expect Longer Wait Time for LRT-1 Trains Due to Rail Maintenance
Plan your trips accordingly.
(SPOT.ph) Heads up, commuters: Brace yourself for longer wait times on the LRT-1 as it is undergoing rail replacement work at the Baclaran Station from Wednesday, September 20 to Sunday, September 24.
During this five-day period, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) will temporarily close a section of the reversing tracks at the Baclaran Station to carry out engineering work at the southern terminus of Line 1. This operation is part of LRMC's ongoing commitment to improving the commuter experience, but it will come with some adjustments that passengers will need to be aware of.
The most noticeable change will be a slight increase in wait times for LRT-1 trains. The usual four-minute gap between trains will stretch to approximately five minutes.
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What else to expect from the LRT-1 rail maintenance from September 20 to 24
In addition to a longer wait time, there will also be changes in platform usage. Station platforms at Baclaran might have restricted access for passenger loading and unloading due to the construction work.
All in all, temporary adjustments for the rail upgrade at LRT-1 Baclaran Station will include the following:
- Deployment or number of trains
- Limited movement of trains
- Limited use of station platforms at Baclaran Station
"We ask for our commuters' understanding and apologize for any temporary inconvenience as we carry out these necessary rail renewal activities to enhance the LRT-1 experience,” LRMC's COO Rolando J. Paulino III said.
The LRMC expects that LRT-1 operations will return to normal by Monday, September 25.
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