The last two phases of Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT 1) Cavite extension project may start construction as early as 2026 to enable operations of the entire railway by 2031, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
Apart from this, Regino said they were also working on relocating utilities like electric poles and water lines to pave the way for construction.
The second phase of LRT 1 Cavite extension consists of Las Piñas station and Zapote station while the third and last phase is the Niog station.
The first phase, meanwhile, is set to be operational by the fourth quarter of this year. This segment includes five stations: Redemptorist, MIA, Asia World, Ninoy Aquino and Dr. Santos.
In line with the scheduled partial operations, LRT 1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) will integrate the existing system of LRT 1 with the Cavite extension line. It will also conduct system operation demonstration tests and evaluate the safety and reliability of the railway extension.
As such, LRT 1 operations will be temporarily suspended on Aug. 17 to Aug. 18, Aug. 24 to Aug. 25 and Aug. 31 to Sept. 1.
By: Tyrone Jasper C. Piad – @inquirerdotnetPhilippine Daily Inquirer / 02:07 AM August 12, 2024
