Metro Manila commuters are familiar with the convenience and fast speed of traveling on the LRT’s Line 1 and 2. Also called the Light Rail Transit Line, this is one of two rapid transit systems currently running in Metro Manila.
Originally called the Metrorail and the Yellow Line, the seeds of the LRT were planted in 1977 when the multinational consultancy Freeman Fox and Associates suggested constructing a street-level rail system in the metropolis. This was revised to an elevated system, and construction of the line started in 1981 – a year after the creation of the LRTA (Light Rail Transit Authority).
The first LRT segment opened in 1984, making this line the first rapid transit service in Southeast Asia. Currently, there are plans to extend the line into Cavite and form connections to the MRT.
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LRT Schedule (LRT 1 & 2)
The LRT 1 and LRT 2 lines are open every day. Currently, the LRT 1 line follows this schedule:
LRT 1
• Baclaran
o First trip: 4:30 A.M.
o Last trip: 10:00 P.M. on weekdays, 9:30 P.M. on weekends and holidays.
• Balintawak
o First trip: 4:30 A.M.
o Last trip: 10:15 P.M. on weekdays, 9:45 P.M. on weekends and holidays.
Currently, the LRT 2 line follows this schedule:
LRT 2
• Antipolo
o First trip: 5:00 A.M.
o Last trip: 9:00 P.M.
• Recto
o First trip: 5:00 A.M.
o Last trip: 9:30 P.M.
LRT STATIONS (LRT 1 & 2)
These are the LRT 1 stations, listed in order from south to north:
• Baclaran
• EDSA
• Libertad
• Gil Puyat
• Vito Cruz
• Quirino
• Pedro Gil
• United Nations
• Central Terminal
• Carriedo
• Doroteo Jose
• Bambang
• Tayuman
• Blumentritt
• Abad Santos
• R. Papa
• 5th Avenue
• Monumento
• Balintawak
• Roosevelt (closed until further notice)
These are the LRT 2 stations, starting from Recto, which connects to LRT 1 via Doroteo Jose station.
• Recto
• Legarda
• Pureza
• V. Mapa
• J. Ruiz
• Gilmore
• Betty Go-Belmonte
• Araneta-Cubao
• Anonas
• Katipunan
• Santolan
• Marikina
• Antipolo
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Tips For LRT Commuters And Contact Details
If you’re tired of wasting time on traffic-choked roads, the LRT 1 or 2 lines may be the superior way to get to your destination. Keep these basic tips in mind so you won’t languish in long queues and stay safe while riding the LRT.
Here’s a video of LRT 1 and 2 from Tour from Home TV
• Avoid rush hour. Let’s face it: if you know the LRT is fast, so do busy working professionals and students. Either steel yourself to get in line early so you can avoid jostling during peak hours, or leave later.
• Secure your valuables. The last thing you want is to lose your cell phone or wallet in a crowded train. Keep your items securely in your bag and always keep that bag close to you.
• Have a Beep card. If you take the train often, it’s a good idea to get one of these reusable, reloadable cards. This will save you time from queuing for a single-use ticket.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the LRT 1, you can send them via email here: feedback@lrmc.com.ph. You may also call them at (02)53185777. For feedback and queries concerning the LRT 2, send them an email at pro@lrta.gov.ph.
