Commuting in Metro Manila? If you are looking for the MRT Schedule or LRT Schedule during the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) period, then you are on the right page. If you are looking for the bus routes under GCQ, you can check here.
TRAVEL GUIDE CONTENTS
LRT 1 Schedule / Operating Hours
The LRT line 1 operates from Baclaran to Roosevelet station and vice-versa. During the GCQ, it operates from Monday to Sunday with reduced hours on weekends and holidays. The first trip from both Baclaran and Roosevelt Stations is at 4:30 AM. The last trip from Baclaran is at 10:00 PM and the last trip from Roosevelt is at 10:15 AM.
Roosevelt Station
- First train departure: 4:30 AM
- Last train departure: 10:15 PM
Baclaran Station
- First train departure: 4:30 AM
- Last train departure: 10:00 PM
LRT 1 Stations
- 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
LRT 2 Schedule / Operating Hours
LRT line 2 operates from Araneta Center – Cubao to Recto and vice-versa. The first trip from both Cubao and Recto Stations is at 5:00 AM. The last trip from Cubao is at 8:30 PM and teh last trip from Recto is at 9:00 PM. It operates from Monday to Sunday including holidays.
Araneta Center – Cubao Station
- First train departure: 5:00 AM
- Last train departure: 8:30 PM
Recto Station
- First train departure: 5:00 AM
- Last train departure: 9:00 PM
Operations in Anonas, Katipunan, and Santolan stations remain suspended as of this writing.
LRT 2 Stations
- Santolan Terminal (not opeartional)
- Katipunan Terminal (not opeartional)
- Anonas Terminal (not opeartional)
- Cubao Terminal
- Betty Go Terminal
- Gilmore Terminal
- J. Ruiz Terminal
- V.Mapa Terminal
- Pureza Terminal
- Legarda Terminal
- C.M. Recto Terminal
MRT 3 Schedule / Operating Hours
MRT 3 operates from Monday to Sunday during the GCQ. The first trip from both North Avenue and Taft Avenue is at 5:30 AM. The last trip from the north is at 9:10 PM, while the last trip from Taft is at 10:11 PM.
Temporary Suspension of Operation
MRT 3 will temporarily suspend its operations from 7-11 July 2020 due to the increasing number of personnel who tested positive for COVID-19.
Here are the alternative modes of transport for passengers affected by the temporary shutdown:
- MRT-3 Bus Augmentation: 90 bus units with a 3-minute regular dispatch system
- EDSA Busway: 190 buses (From Monumento to Q. Ave & Estrella to PITX, passenger pick up and drop off will be at the curbside)
- Timog to Ortigas Mini loop (to pick up and drop off at the curbside)
North Avenue
- First train departure: 5:30 AM
- Last train departure: 9:10 PM
Taft Avenue
- First train departure: 5:30 AM
- Last train departure: 10:11 PM
Suspension of Operations
Please take note that MRT 3 will suspend operations during four weekends in July to September to fast-track its rail replacement works.
The suspended weekend operations will cover July 4-5, August 8-9, August 21-23, and September 12-13.
To accommodate MRT-3’s weekend passengers during the weekend suspension of operations, MRT-3, together with DOTr Road Sector and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTRFB), will implement its bus augmentation program.
MRT 3 Stations
- North Avenue
- Quezon Avenue
- GMA Kamuning
- Araneta Center Cubao
- Santolan Annapolis
- Ortigas
- Shaw Boulevard
- Boni
- Guadalupe
- Buendia
- Ayala
- Magallanes
- Taft Avenue
The schedules mentioned above are subject toc hange without prior notice. Rest assured that we will do our best to give you the most updated and accurate schedule.
Please make sure to strictly follow the social distancing measures set by the government to protect you and your fellow passengers. Do not forget to wear your face mask properly throughout the whole journey. Travel safe!
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