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MANILA, Philippines 鈥� The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday announced schedule adjustments for Metro Manila train lines in preparation for the upcoming holiday rush.
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista stated that the revised schedules aim to serve more commuters during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
鈥淥n select days, our trains will operate earlier in the morning and later into the night to offer greater convenience to passengers during the holiday season,鈥� Bautista said in a statement on Thursday.
On December 25, the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 will begin its first trip 30 minutes later than the regular 4:30 a.m. schedule.
Meanwhile, the LRT Line 2 will have its last trip 30 minutes earlier than the usual 9 p.m. schedule on Christmas Eve.
The Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3 will start its first trip two hours later than the regular 4:36 a.m. schedule on December 25 and January 1.
Its last trip will be an hour earlier than the usual 9:30 p.m. schedule on December 24 and 31, according to Bautista.
He added that the adjustments will also give rail employees more time to celebrate the holidays with their families.
Below is the adjusted LRT-1 schedule from December 20, 2024, to January 1, 2025:
December 20 and 23
Dr. Santos Avenue
First trip: 4:30 a.m.
Last trip: 10:30 p.m.
Fernando Poe Jr. station
First trip: 4:30 a.m.
Last trip: 10:45 p.m.
December 21 to 22
Dr. Santos Avenue
First trip: 5:00 a.m.
Last trip: 10:00 p.m.
Fernando Poe Jr. station
First trip: 5:00 a.m.
Last trip: 10:15 p.m.
December 24
Dr. Santos Avenue
First trip: 5:00 a.m.
Last trip: 8:00 p.m.
Fernando Poe Jr. station
First trip: 5:00 a.m.
Last trip: 8:15 p.m.
December 25
Dr. Santos Avenue
First trip: 5:00 a.m.
Last trip: 9:30 p.m.
Fernando Poe Jr. station
First trip: 5:00 a.m.
Last trip: 9:45 p.m.
December 26 to 27
Dr. Santos Avenue
First trip: 4:30 a.m.
Last trip: 10:00 p.m.
Fernando Poe Jr. station
First trip: 4:30 a.m.
Last trip: 10:15 p.m.
December 28 to 30
Dr. Santos Avenue
First trip: 5:00 a.m.
Last trip: 9:30 p.m.
Fernando Poe Jr. station
First trip: 5:00 a.m.
Last trip: 9:45 p.m.
Meanwhile, below is the list of LRT-2鈥檚 adjusted train schedules from December 31, 2024, to January 1, 2025, and onwards:
December 17 to 23
Antipolo
First trip: 5:00 a.m.
Last trip: 9:30 p.m.
Recto
First trip: 5:00 a.m.
Last trip: 10:00 p.m.
December 24
Antipolo
First trip: 5:00 a.m.
Last trip: 8:00 p.m.
Recto
First trip: 5:00 a.m.
Last trip: 8:30 p.m.
December 25 to 30
Antipolo
First trip: 5:00 a.m. (Regular hours)
Last trip: 9:00 p.m. (Regular hours)
Recto
First trip: 5:00 a.m. (Regular hours)
Last trip: 9:30 p.m. (Regular hours)
December 31
Antipolo
First trip: 5:00 a.m.
Last trip: 7:00 p.m.
Recto
First trip: 5:00 a.m.
Last trip: 7:30 p.m.
January 1 onwards
Antipolo
First trip: 5:00 a.m. (Regular hours)
Last trip: 9:00 p.m. (Regular hours)
Recto
First trip: 5:00 a.m. (Regular hours)
Last trip: 9:30 p.m. (Regular hours)
Lastly, listed below are MRT-3鈥檚 adjusted train schedules from December 16, 2024, to January 2, 2025, and onwards:
December 16 to 23
North Avenue
First trip: 4:30 a.m.
Last trip: 10:34 p.m.
Taft Avenue
First trip: 5:05 a.m.
Last trip: 11:08 p.m.
December 24 and 31
North Avenue
First trip: 4:30 a.m.
Last trip: 7:45 p.m.
Taft Avenue
First trip: 5:05 a.m.
Last trip: 8:23 p.m.
December 25 and January 1
North Avenue
First trip: 6:30 a.m.
Last trip: 9:30 p.m.
Taft Avenue
First trip: 6:30 a.m.
Last trip: 10:09 p.m.
December 26 to 30, January 2 onwards
North Avenue
First trip: 4:30 a.m. (Regular hours)
Last trip: 9:30 p.m. (Regular hours)
Taft Avenue
First trip: 5:05 a.m. (Regular hours)
Last trip: 10:09 p.m. (Regular hours)
The DOTr advised passengers to refer to these timetables to plan their trips accordingly.
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