Heads Up, Commuters: Here Are the Adjusted Train Hours for the Holidays

(SPOT.ph) Metro Manila's train lines will be adjusting operating hours in light of the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. 

Specifically, LRT-1, LRT-2, MRT-3, and Philippine National Railway (PNR) have announced temporary adjustments to its operating hours for the holiday season. Commuters should expect slight changes in schedule starting tomorrow from December 15, 2023 to January 3, 2024.

Make sure to schedule those holiday shopping, family gatherings, and other festive activities before then if you want to make it on the last train home.

Also read: LOOK: What Happens Inside MRT-3’s Underground Maintenance Operations

Here are the adjusted train hours for Christmas and New Year 2023

LRT-1

December 20 to 22

First trip

• Fernando Poe Jr. – 4:30 a.m.
• Baclaran – 4:30 a.m.

Last trip

• Fernando Poe Jr. – 11:00 p.m.
• Baclaran – 10:45 p.m.

December 23

First trip

• Fernando Poe Jr. – 5:00 a.m.
• Baclaran – 5:00 a.m.

Last trip

• Fernando Poe Jr. – 10:45 p.m.
• Baclaran – 10:30 p.m.

December 24

First trip

• Fernando Poe Jr. – 5:00 a.m.
• Baclaran – 5:00 a.m.

Last trip

• Fernando Poe Jr. – 8:15 p.m.
• Baclaran – 8:00 p.m.

December 31

First trip

• Fernando Poe Jr. – 5:00 a.m.
• Baclaran – 5:00 a.m.

Last trip

• Fernando Poe Jr. – 7:15 p.m.
• Baclaran – 7:00 p.m.

LRT-2

LRT-2 will remain in full force on holidays like December 25, 26, 30 and January 1. However, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve will have shorter operating hours.

December 20 to 23

Last trip

• Recto – 10:30 p.m.
• Antipolo – 10:00 p.m.

December 24

Last trip

• Recto – 8:30 p.m.
• Antipolo – 8:00 p.m.

December 31

Last trip

• Recto – 7:30 p.m.
• Antipolo – 7:00 p.m.

MRT-3

On Christmas Day and New Year's Day, the first train will leave North Avenue and Taft Avenue a little later in the morning at 6:30 a.m. Meanwhile, December 24 and 31 will have a significantly earlier last trip at 7:45 p.m. and 8:23 p.m., respectively.

Regular weekdays (December 15, 18 to 22, 26 to 29 and January 2 to 3)

First trip

• North Avenue – 4:30 a.m.
• Taft Avenue – 5:05 a.m.

Last trip

• North Avenue – 9:30 p.m.
• Taft Avenue – 10:09 p.m.

Regular Saturdays (December 16, 23, 30)

First trip

• North Avenue – 4:37 a.m.
• Taft Avenue – 5:18 a.m.

Last trip

• North Avenue – 9:30 p.m.
• Taft Avenue – 10:08 p.m.

Regular Sunday (December 17)

First trip

• North Avenue – 4:38 a.m.
• Taft Avenue – 5:19 a.m.

Last trip

• North Avenue – 9:30 p.m.
• Taft Avenue – 10:09 p.m.

Holidays (December 25 and January 1)

First trip

• North Avenue – 6:30 a.m.
• Taft Avenue – 6:30 a.m.

Last trip

• North Avenue – 9:30 p.m.
• Taft Avenue – 10:09 p.m.

Holiday Eves (December 24 and 31)

First trip

• North Avenue – 4:38 a.m.
• Taft Avenue – 5:19 a.m.

Last trip

• North Avenue – 7:45 p.m.
• Taft Avenue – 8:23 p.m.

Also read: What’s New With the MRT-3’s Overhauled Trains?

Philippine National Railway

December 31

Last trip

• Tutuban to Alabang – 3:06 p.m.
• Alabang to Tutuban – 4:53 p.m.
• Tutuban to Governor Pascual – 6:41 a.m.
• Governor Pascual to Tutuban – 10:35 a.m.
• Governor Pascual to Bicutan – 7:12 a.m.
• Bicutan to Governor Pascual – 9:02 a.m.
• Lucena to San Pablo – 2:50 p.m.
• Calamba to San Pablo – 3:00 p.m.
• Naga to Sipocot – 3:30 p.m.
• Sipocot to Naga – 4:50 p.m.
• Naga to Ligao – 3:00 p.m.

January 1

First trip

• Tutuban to Alabang – 10:26 a.m.
• Alabang to Tutuban – 12:13 p.m.
• Tutuban to Governor Pascual – 4:21 p.m.
• Governor Pascual to Tutuban – 8:30 p.m.
• Governor Pascual to Bicutan – 5:14 p.m.
• Bicutan to Governor Pascual – 6:55 p.m.
• San Pablo to Lucena – 10:15 a.m.
• San Pablo to Calamba – 10:25 a.m.
• Naga to Sipocot – 10:40 a.m.
• Sipocot to Naga – 12:00 p.m.
• Ligao to Naga – 10:00 a.m.