MRT-7 to start operations by April 2022, says DOTr | Inquirer News

MRT-7 to start operations by April 2022, says DOTr

By: - Reporter / @zacariansINQ
06:22 PM September 27, 2021

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday said the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) will begin to operate by April 2022.

“Tuloy-tuloy na po ‘yan operational na po ito ng April next year (it will be operational by April next year),” said DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade in an interview.

Article continues after this advertisement

“Gusto ko pang paspasan, ‘yung tren nandiyadiyan na (I want to further speed it up, the train is already there),” he added.

FEATURED STORIES

The MRT 7 is a P63-billion project that started construction in April 2016. It will link North Avenue in Quezon City to San Jose del Monte in Bulacan.

On September 7, two train sets or a total of six train cars for MRT-7 already arrived in the country from South Korea.

Article continues after this advertisement

READ: Two train sets for MRT 7 arrive in Manila

Article continues after this advertisement

San Miguel Corp. earlier said it expects the delivery of 108 coaches in the coming months.

Article continues after this advertisement

Meanwhile, Tugade said the facility known as the Common Station in North Avenue, Quezon City, will be completed by December 2021.

READ: PH set to finish largest, most crucial train station by year’s end

Article continues after this advertisement

The Common Station will connect MRT-3, MRT-7, and the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1).

RELATED STORY

MRT 7 train cars to start arriving next week, says SMC

KGA
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: DoTr, MRT-7

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.