It took a while, but it looks like the LRT-2 East Extension will officially be inaugurated next week, on June 23. After some delays—mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic—the new train stations in Marikina and Antipolo will finally be operational. Surely, this is something commuters can be excited about.
Now, just a few days before the grand opening, the Light Rail Transit Authority shared the approved fares for the entire train line. According to the official matrix, a train ride from Recto to either Marikina or Antipolo (and vice versa) will cost P30 for single-journey tickets and P26 for stored-value cards (Beep cards). Across the board, there will be slight differences in fares going to either station depending on the route.
The LRT-2 East Extension is expected to reduce travel time between Manila and Antipolo to just 40 minutes. Once operational, the new stations are expected to increase the LRT-2's total capacity by up to 80,000 passengers per day. Looking forward to using the extended rail line, commuters?
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