MRT monitored daily for speedy response – Palace | Inquirer News

MRT monitored daily for speedy response – Palace

/ 04:41 PM August 21, 2014

The MRT train that crashed and got derailed at the end of the station on Taft Avenue in Pasay City on Wednesday afternoon. RICHARD REYES/INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines – Problems at the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT 3) may be happening more frequently but at least the monitoring is also done daily.

“Unang-una ay mino-monitor nang maigi ng DOTC at MRT ang araw-araw na pagtakbo ng MRT upang masigurong maayos ang pagtakbo nito at siguruhing ligtas ang mga [pasahero],” deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a text message to media.

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(First, the DOTC and the MRT are closely monitoring the operations of the MRT to ensure its continuous operations and the safety of passengers.)

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“Kung sakaling mang magkaroon ng aberya ay andiyan agad ang mga kawani nito para tumugon,” she added.

(In case there are any problems, the officials are there to immediately respond.)

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The statement came a week after an MRT coach crashed because of a technical problem that left 30 individuals injured.

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The MRT management also announced that its trains would now run slower, at 40 kilometers per hour, for the safety of the passengers.

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