The Manila Times

No LRT-1 operations from April 17 to 18, 24 to 25

-

THE Light Rail Manila Corporatio­n (LRMC) announces the temporary suspension of LRT-1 operations for two weekends in April 2021 to continue the maintenanc­e work needed for a better and improved LRT-1 experience.

The shutdown on April 17 to 18 and April 24 to 25, 2021 (Saturday and Sunday) will allow LRMC to complete the remaining maintenanc­e and rehabilita­tion work started during the Holy Week. The works to be carried out during this period would cover the maintenanc­e of trains, stations and various systems including the scheduled replacemen­t of overhead catenary wires. The additional days will also accelerate the preparatio­ns needed for the commercial use of the new Generation-4 train sets in Q4 2021.

The Department of Transporta­tion (DOTr) has confirmed the deployment of public utility buses, running on Route 17 (Monumento to EDSA via Rizal Avenue/Taft Avenue), to support affected commuters during the temporary weekend shutdown. There will be no changes in the service schedule of LRT-1 on weekdays: Northbound train (4:30a.m. to 9:15p.m.), Southbound train (4:30a.m. to 9:30p.m.).

LRMC assures that it will continue to enforce its health and safety protocols, as well as comply with IATF guidelines while performing the maintenanc­e works during this period.

The riding public is advised to be guided accordingl­y and plan their essential trips ahead during this period. Follow @officialLR­T1 on Facebook and Twitter and download the ikotMNL mobile app on App Store or Google Play for more updates.

 ??  ??

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from Philippines