Damaged power cable limits number of trains plying LRT line 2

Commuters experience long queues at the Light Rail Transit 2 station in Legarda, Manila after the catenary wire that transmits electrical energy to the train coaches was damaged by lightning Friday afternoon. NESTOR CORRALES / INQUIRER.net

The Light Rail Transit (LRT-2) limited its operations on Friday afternoon after a power cable was damaged by lightning, its spokesman said.

Hernando Cabrera said provisional service was implemented due to the damaged catenary wire, which transmits electrical energy to the coaches, was hit by lightning.

The LRT-2 advisory

Cabrera said the technical problem affected train operations from Recto Station to Anonas Station and vice versa, which started 5:01 p.m.

As of this posting, the LRT management said the operations will remain in provisional service. JPV