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. The schedule listed below is updated as of January 15, 2021.
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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
LRT1 Roosevelt Station will be temporarily closed from September 5 (Saturday) until December 28, 2020 to accommodate the government’s construction of the Common Station.
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 the 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
The MRT 3 schedule below is updated as of November 20, 2020.
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.
The mandatory wearing of a face mask and face shield will be strictly implemented.
North Avenue
- First train departure: 4:37 AM
- Last train departure: 9:30 PM
Taft Avenue
- First train departure: 5:17 AM
- Last train departure: 10:10 PM

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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