MRT, LRT-1, PNR back to normal operations after strong Luzon earthquake
LRT Line 2 train. (INQUIRER FILE)
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Metro Rail Transit System 3 (MRT-3), Light Rail Transit System Line 1 and the Philippine National Railways (PNR) resumed train operations, after suspending it on Wednesday morning following a strong earthquake that struck Luzon.
According to the MRT management in its latest advisory, train operations resumed as of 10:12 a.m., on both north and south bounds, with 17 trains running.
MRT-3 ADVISORY:At 10:12 a.m., the MRT-3 resumed normal operations (both bounds) with 17 trains running.#DOTrPH 🇵🇭#DOTrMRT3#SulongMRT3
Posted by DOTr MRT-3 on Tuesday, July 26, 2022
The LRT-1, meanwhile, also resumed operations at 9:07 a.m, with trains limited to run at only 25 kilometers per hour (kph).
After completing a full assessment of operations, however, LRT-1 in its latest advisory said trains have also returned to their normal operations or at the running speed of 60 kph.
The PNR also reported at 11:38 a.m. in an advisory that it also resumed operations “after inspection and certification issued by the Engineering Department that the tracks are passable and safe for passenger operation.”
UPDATEPNR has resumed train operations after inspection and certification issued by the Engineering Department that…
Posted by Philippine National Railways on Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Meanwhile, LRT-2 train are still suspended. In its latest update, the LRT-2 management said it is still currently conducting provisionary service from V. Mapa to Antipolo station.
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