Manila Light Rail Transit System
The Manila Light Rail Transit System, popularly known as the LRT, is the main metropolitan rail system serving the Metro Manila area in the Philippines. There are two lines to the LRT: LRT-1, called the Yellow Line, and MRT-2, called the Purple Line. Although the system is referred to as a "light rail transit system", arguably because the network is mostly elevated, some would argue the system is more akin to a rapid transit (metro) system. The Manila LRT is the first metro system in Southeast Asia, predating even the Singapore MRT by some three years. The system is not related to the Manila Metro Rail Transit System, or MRT-3, which forms a completely different but linked system.
The LRT forms part of Metro Manila's rail transportation infrastructure, known as the Strong Republic Transit System (SRTS),[1] and overall public transport system. Although one of the original purposes of the LRT was to reduce traffic congestion in the metropolis, many commuters who ride the LRT also in turn take various forms of road-based public transport, such as taxis, buses, jeepneys, cycle rickshaws and other means to reach the intended destination from an LRT station. While this forms a comprehensive transportation system serving many parts of Metro Manila, the system has only been partially successful in cutting traffic congestion and travel times. The problem is further aggravated by the rising number of private vehicles in Metro Manila.
The system is operated by the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), a government-owned and/or controlled corporation under the authority of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) as an attached agency. The agency celebrated its 25th anniversary on July 12, 2005, while the LRT network itself celebrated its 20th anniversary on December 1, 2004.[2]
The LRT network
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History
The roots of the LRT date back to the American colonial period. In 1905, the first tramvia, or tram, opened in Manila and soon grew to five lines servicing many parts of the city of Manila and its outskirts. At that time, the trams were hailed as an efficient system for the city's 220,000 inhabitants of that time. The trams were operated by the Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company (Meralco), which now provides power to the city. In fact, the current LRT network follows the paths of two of the old tramvia lines.
The tramvia was shut down during World War II. After the war, the city was virtually destroyed, including the tramvia. Manila was second only to Warsaw in damage during the war.
The colorful jeepney restarted Manila's transportation links after the war. Soon, buses and cars were back on Manila's streets. Regional rail services operated by the Philippine National Railways (PNR) were also restored. The problem, however, was congestion and ignorance of traffic regulations.
In 1966, the Philippine government, recognizing the need for an efficient mass transit system, granted a franchise to Philippine Monorail Transport Systems in order to start a monorail system in the city. Before the project could even get started, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was asked to do a transport study. Its studies proposed a series of circumferential and radial roads, an inner-city rapid transit system, a commuter railway, and an expressway with three branches. A further study was made on how to implement these systems. Many recommendations were put in place, but none of the recommendations involved rapid transit.
Another study, conducted from 1976 to 1977 conducted by Freeman, Fox & Associates and funded by the World Bank, suggested a street-level railway. The newly-formed Ministry of Transportation and Communications (now the DOTC) then revised the recommendations, which called for an elevated system because of the city's many intersections. The revised recommendation, however, increased the price of the project from 1.5 billion Philippine pesos to 2 billion pesos. A supplementary study was conducted by another foreign firm and was done within three months.
On July 12, 1980, then-President Ferdinand Marcos created the Light Rail Transit Authority by virtue of Executive Order No. 603,[3] which was subsequently amended two years later,[4] and again in 1987.[5] At that time, the head of the newly-formed LRTA was the then-Governor of Metro Manila, Minister of Human Settlements and First Lady, Imelda Marcos. The LRTA was responsible for all operations of the Manila LRT but was primarily limited to setting fares, planning extensions, and determining policies for the LRT. This new project by the LRTA became known as the "Metrorail" (LRT-1) and was operated by a sister company of Meralco called Metro, Inc.
Initial assistance for the project came from a three hundred million-peso soft loan from the Belgian government. Seven hundred million more pesos came from a consortium of companies comprising Ateliers de Constructions Electriques de Charleroi (ACEC) and BN Constructions Ferroviaires et Métalliques (now both part of Bombardier Transportation), Tractionnel Engineering International (TEI) and Transurb Consult (TC). The consortium provided everything the system needed, from the trains to the needed training. Although the system was expected to pay for itself from revenues within twenty years of the start of operation, it was estimated it would lose money until at least 1993. Against an expected profit of 365 million pesos on its first year of operation, the system was expected to lose 216 million.
Construction on what would be today's LRT-1 started in October of 1981 by the Construction and Development Corporation of the Philippines (now the Philippine National Construction Corporation) with assistance from Losinger, a Swiss firm, and Dravo, an American firm. The government appointed Electrowatt Engineering Services of Zürich to oversee construction and eventually became responsible for extension studies for future projects.
The LRT got its first test run in March of 1984 and the first half of LRT-1, from Baclaran to Central Terminal, was officially opened to the public on December 1, 1984. The second half, from Central Terminal to Monumento, was opened on May 12, 1985.
After a few years from opening, however, overcrowding and heavy usage would finally take its toll on the LRT. In 1990, for example, LRT-1 fell so far into disrepair due to premature wear and tear that LRT trains headed to Central Terminal station had to crawl to the station to avoid further damage to the support beams below, due to cracks that appeared on the support beams. The premature ageing of LRT-1 led to a massive refurbishing and structural capacity expansion program which is still being implemented today.
The LRT's next line, MRT-2, started construction in the 1990s. In 2000, the employees of Metro, Inc. held a strike against the LRTA and paralyzed LRT-1 operations from July 25 to August 2, 2000. Due to this, the LRTA did not renew the contract with Metro Inc., which expired on August 31 of that year.
On April 5, 2003, MRT-2 was partially opened, with the entire line operating by December 2004.[6] LRT-1 was also modernized with new magnetic ticketing systems, air-conditioned trains, connections between LRT-1, MRT-2, and MRT-3,[7] and other projects. Even with its projects, in 2006, after running twenty-three straight years of losses, the LRTA reversed its losses to make a profit of 68 million pesos, the first time the agency made a profit since the LRT became operational in 1984.[8]
Station facilities, amenities and services
With the exception of Katipunan station, which is underground, all stations on the LRT are above-ground. With the high level of daily passenger traffic, with 380,000 commuters using the LRT network every day as of 2004, the LRT has always strived itself to be an efficient and easy-to-use mass transport system.
Station layout
LRT stations comprise only of one level, which combines the two areas of all LRT stations: the paid and non-paid areas, which are separated by fare gates. However, terminal stations, like Baclaran, comprise of two levels: one level as the non-paid area and the other level as the paid area. Usually, the paid and non-paid areas are separated by the fare gates near the station platforms at regular stations, while fare gates separate the non-paid area from the access points to the paid area, such as stairs and escalators.
The non-paid area contains the ticket counters where tickets are purchased at LRT-1 stations, while the non-paid area in MRT-2 stations contain the ticket vending machines where tickets are purchased. Some stations, such as Libertad, are connected to nearby buildings, such as shopping malls, for easier accessibility to those places.
LRT-1 stations have side platforms, while MRT-2 stations have island platforms. Part of the platform in all stations is always cordoned off for the use of women and young passengers, elderly, and disabled passengers, as the first car in all LRT-1 and MRT-2 trains are reserved for the use of those passengers. In order to access the other platform, one must exit the station and re-enter, although this is not the case with MRT-2. Unlike many other metro systems, the LRT does not have bathrooms.
Accessibility
When the LRT was first built, accessibility was not put into mind. This is reflected in LRT-1's lack of barrier-free facilities, such as escalators, elevators or wide toll gates. However, MRT-2, unlike LRT-1, is designed to be barrier-free,[9] with escalators and elevators in every station. MRT-2 trains also have special areas for wheelchair-bound passengers, a facility that LRT-1 trains lack.
Shops and services
Located in the non-paid fare zone of all LRT stations is at least one stall that sells food and drinks. The stalls found usually depend on the station, but some stations have Dimsum 'N Dumplings, Waffle Time and other food stalls. Usually, stations would have 1-2 food stalls in the non-paid area. Other services, such as stores where you can purchase mobile phone credits, ATMs and stores that sell other goods are usually found at street level outside the station.
Some stations, such as Central Terminal and Araneta Center-Cubao, are directly connected to or are near shopping malls and other large shopping areas, where passengers are offered more shopping varieties.
The Inquirer Libre
In cooperation with the Philippine Daily Inquirer, commuters are offered a copy of the Inquirer Libre, a free, tabloid-size, Tagalog version of the Inquirer, which is available from 6 am until supplies run out at the station. It is available at all LRT-1 stations except Bambang, Central Terminal, Quirino Avenue and Vito Cruz stations and is also available at Santolan and Katipunan stations on MRT-2.
Safety on the LRT
The LRT has always presented itself as a safe system to travel in. This has always been affirmed by the LRTA and by government officials and so far the LRT has lived up to that reputation. Safety notices in both English and Tagalog are also a common sight at LRT stations and inside LRT trains.
Incidents and accidents
Incidents and accidents are usually rare aboard the LRT, but there have been notable events throughout the LRT's history that are of that magnitude. Some notable incidents and accidents include the following:
| Date | Station | Incident |
|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2000 | Blumentritt | On Rizal Day (December 30), 2000, an LRT-1 car exploded near Blumentritt station as part of a series of explosions in a terrorist attack known as the Rizal Day bombings. The attack on the LRT killed some 22 people and injured hundreds. Eight members of both Jemaah Islamiyah and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), which include Hambali, Asia's most wanted man, and the late Fathur Roman al-Ghozi, were charged with plotting and masterminding the attacks in 2003, some three years after the attacks. Three suspects are now on trial.[10][11] |
| May 5, 2005 | Doroteo Jose | On May 5, 2005, Lea Aquino Ababa of Pasay City gave birth to a baby girl inside Doroteo Jose station on her way to Fabella Memorial Hospital for a checkup, the first time a baby was born and the first time an LRT passenger gave birth inside an LRT station. She was named Dorotea, after the name of the station.[12] |
| Late May 2005 | Vito Cruz | In late May 2005, a fisherman jumped off a moving LRT train headed northbound and landed on the tracks. After that incident, he was then subsequently hit by a southbound LRT train, with the man being dragged under the train until the train stopped at Vito Cruz station at about 3:00 PM. LRTA employees then took him to Philippine General Hospital, where he suffered from massive head injuries and eventually died at 8:00 PM. Police say it was an apparent suicide after his wife left him for another man. |
| August 18, 2005 | Unknown | In a report reported by the Philippine Star on August 18, 2005, another man was either pushed off or jumped off a moving LRT train, landing on the tracks. He was then hit by another LRT train. LRTA officials called a code yellow alert and brought the man to the hospital. As of press time, the man was in critical condition. |
In the event of emergencies or unexpected events aboard the LRT, the following codes are used to inform passengers about the state of current LRT operations:
| Alert | Result |
|---|---|
| Code Yellow 1 | Results in a slight delay in the departure and arrival of trains from the stations |
| Code Yellow 2 | Results in the temporary suspension of all LRT services due to technical problems |
Rules aboard the LRT
Passengers aboard the LRT are advised to not stay too close to the red tiles at the edge of the platforms (or purple and yellow tiles in the case of MRT-2) to avoid falling onto the tracks. Passengers are prohibited from eating, drinking or smoking inside the paid area of all LRT stations and inside the trains. Bags are also inspected for prohibited goods, such as chemicals and knives. Passengers are also inspected by guards using a handheld metal detector.
Without the written consent of the LRTA, photography of any kind is banned inside the LRT, although local and foreign media outlets are usually exempt from this restriction. This is largely due to safety reasons and to avoid a repeat of events such as the Rizal Day bombings. Permission can be obtained by going to the LRTA headquarters in Pasay City, although there is a waiting period that usually lasts three days.
Security
In response to the Rizal Day bombings and the September 11th attacks, security has been stepped up onboard the LRT. The Philippine National Police has a special LRT police force, and security police provided by private companies can be found in all LRT stations. All LRT stations have a head guard.
MRT-2 also employs the use of closed-circuit television to monitor suspicious activities and to assure safety and security aboard the line. Closed circuit television is not employed in LRT-1.
Passengers are also advised to look out for loose criminals, who can take advantage of the crowding aboard LRT trains. Wanted posters are posted at all LRT stations to help commuters identify and possibly spot a loose criminal.
Fares
The fare structure of the LRT is distance-based, with fares ranging from 12 to 15 pesos (about 23 to 29 U.S. cents), depending on the destination. Before December 15, 2003, LRT-1 used a flat fare of 12 pesos. MRT-2 also had a 12-peso flat fare before the line went into full operation.[13][14]
The LRT is particularly known for its low fares. It is known for being the cheapest rapid transit system in Southeast Asia, being significantly cheaper than other regional metro systems.[15]
LRT-1 fare structure
LRT-1 has two different fare structures for commuters: one for single-journey ticketholders and another for stored-value ticketholders.
LRT commuters in possession of single-journey tickets are charged 12 pesos for the first four stations and 15 pesos for subsequent stations. For stored-value ticket holders, commuters are charged 12 pesos for the first four stations, 13 pesos for five to eight stations, 14 pesos for nine to twelve stations and 15 pesos for more than twelve stations or the entire line.
MRT-2 fare structure
MRT-2 has only one fare structure for single-journey and stored-value ticket holders. Commuters are charged 12 pesos for the first three stations, 13 pesos for four to six stations, 14 pesos for seven to nine stations and 15 pesos for more than nine stations or the entire line.
Types of tickets
The LRT system uses two types of tickets: a single-journey (one-way) ticket for either 12 or 15 pesos, and a stored-value (multiple-use) ticket ranging from 100 to 200 pesos. Senior citizens or disabled passengers may buy a special stored-value ticket for 96 pesos. The same system is used on MRT-2, with the exception that fares are same for both single-journey and stored-value tickets. MRT-2 also has a special ticket for LRTA employees, which is not employed in LRT-1.
The stored-value tickets of both LRT-1 and MRT-2 also employ a scheme called the "Last Ride Bonus", where one ride is given for free, regardless of direction or amount of money remaining in the card. This is one of the few schemes that the LRTA is using to promote the use of stored-value tickets.[16] However, stored-value tickets are not reloadable.
Before 2001, LRT-1 riders would buy a token for 12 pesos. However, subsequent upgrades in the fare collection system eventually transitioned LRT-1 from a token-based system to a ticket-based system, with full conversion to a ticket-based system by September 9, 2001.[17] Tickets, though, are still sold over the counter. Ticket machines have been installed at all stations on MRT-2.
All LRT-1 and MRT-2 tickets bear a picture of the incumbent President. At present, all LRT-1 and MRT-2 tickets bear the picture of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo; however, ticket designs for LRT-1 and MRT-2 vary.
The Flash Pass
The system also accepts the "Flash Pass", a pass for use on all three rapid transit systems in the Metro Manila area (LRT-1, MRT-2, and MRT-3). The pass costs 250 pesos and may be used for multiple rides on any of the metro lines for one week. The system was introduced on April 19, 2004.[18]
The Flash Pass actually consists of two parts: a card and a ticket (known as a coupon). The Flash Pass Card is issued the first time a Flash Pass Coupon is purchased and is used to validate a Flash Pass Coupon, as well as to purchase subsequent Flash Pass Coupons. The card is issued free of charge; however, replacing a lost or stolen Flash Pass Card entails some paperwork, but is still replaced free of charge. The Flash Pass Coupon, on the other hand, is the actual ticket used when riding the LRT and is directly linked to the Flash Pass Card through the Flash Pass Card number printed on the coupon. Because of this, a Flash Pass Coupon cannot be used with another Flash Pass Card except the card of which the Flash Pass Coupon was issued to.
It was believed that the Flash Pass was a precursor to a unified ticketing system utilizing contactless smart cards, similar to the Octopus card in Hong Kong and the EZ-Link card in Singapore.[19][20] However, this project has since been dropped.[21]
Rolling stock
Two types of trains run on both LRT-1 and MRT-2.
LRT-1
LRT-1 runs light rail vehicles made either in South Korea by Adtranz or in Belgium by ACEC (both companies are now part of Bombardier Transportation). With heavy use, three types of trains have ran on LRT-1 throughout its history: a two-car train, a three-car train, and a four-car train. The two-car trains are the original ACEC trains which were eventually transformed into three-car trains, although some two-car trains remain in service. The four-car trains are the more modern Adtranz trains.
The LRT-1 fleet is undergoing modernization as it copes with increasing ridership. The trains now have an increased capacity of 1350 passengers (the original two-car trains could hold 748 passengers while the modified three-car trains could hold 1122 passengers), air conditioning for the original fleet, and technical repairs.[22][23]
LRT-1 rolling stock in the past were particularly notorious for their lack of air conditioning. Instead, forced-air roof ventilation was used.[24] Unfortunately, the use of forced-air roof ventilation led to a very hot and stuffy ride aboard LRT-1. The problem was first addressed in 2001 under the LRTA's still-ongoing capacity expansion program and by June 2004, all LRT-1 trains had air conditioning.[25][26]
As part of the second phase of expansion on LRT-1, twelve new trains made in Japan by Kinki Sharyo and provided by the Manila Tren Consortium will be shipped and will be ready for use by the third quarter of 2006. The new trains feature ergonomic seating and other features designed to make it more user-friendly, and are also fully air-conditioned. The new trains are expected to boost the capacity of LRT-1 from 27,000 passengers per hour per direction (pphpd) to 40,000 pphpd.[27]
MRT-2
MRT-2, unlike LRT-1, runs full metro cars provided by the Asia-Europe MRT Consortium, which is led by the Marubeni Corporation. The MRT-2 fleet runs four-car trains which have a capacity of 1622 passengers, 272 more than LRT-1. The fleet also came with air-conditioning and is also fully automatic. Also, MRT-2 trains are more disabled-friendly and are more convenient to use for elderly passengers than the trains of LRT-1.
Depots
There are two depots for the entire system: LRT-1 uses Baclaran Depot, which is at LRTA headquarters in Pasay City, near Baclaran station, while MRT-2 uses Santolan Depot near Santolan station in Pasig City.
Future expansion
Although for the past twenty years the LRT network has been dependent only on its two lines, plans for expanding the network have been formulated throughout the LRT's history. Successive governments have long touted the LRT as one of the keys to decongesting Metro Manila and relieving the metropolis of its long-standing chronic traffic problems, and the expansion of the LRT is one of the key projects in the ten-point agenda of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.[28] Because of those circumstances, there are various projects to expand the LRT network.
Yellow Line Southern Extension
A southern extension of the Yellow Line, also known as LRT-6, is proposed. The extension has 10 stations over some 11.7 kilometres and will be the first line extending outside the Metro Manila area with the line ending in Bacoor in Cavite. An unsolicted bid to conduct this work from Canada's SNC-Lavalin was rejected by the Philippine government in 2005. In 2006, the government is working with advisers (International Finance Corporation, White & Case, Halcrow and others) to conduct an open-market invitation to tender for the extension and a 30-year concession to run the extended LRT-1 line.[29][30][31] A further extension to Imus and Dasmariñas, both in Cavite, is also proposed.
Purple Line Eastern Extension
A 4-kilometer eastern extension of the Purple Line from Pasig City, crossing into Cainta in Rizal and finally to Masinag Junction in Antipolo City, also in Rizal, is proposed. It was approved in principle by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA),[32] but the actual proposal is pending before the NEDA secretariat.[33] In the future, the line could be extended as far west as Manila North Harbor and as far east as Cogeo in Antipolo.[34]
Red Line (MRT-4)
MRT-4, a new line, is proposed. The 22.6-kilometer system starts at a station close to Recto station on LRT-2 and Doroteo Jose station on LRT-1 and ends in Novaliches in Quezon City. The line is expected to have a capacity of 550,000 passengers, the largest of all of the lines. Currently, this line has finished the bidding stage. It is suggested that the line would be renamed the Red Line.
MRT-7
MRT-7 is a new line that starts in Quezon City and traverses through Commonwealth Avenue, passing through Caloocan City and ending in the city of San Jose del Monte in Bulacan. This line finished the bidding stage and has been approved by the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation and Communications.[35][36] This extension is pending approval before NEDA.
MRT-8
MRT-8, or the East Rail Line, is a 20-kilometer line following the general alignment of Shaw Boulevard and Ortigas Avenue. This line starts in Sta. Mesa in Manila and ends in Angono in Rizal.
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- ^ SONA - Executive Summary, July 2005, Office of the President, July 21, 2005
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See also
- Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC)
- Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA)
- List of Strong Republic Transit System stations
- List of rapid transit systems
- Manila Metro Rail Transit System (MRT-3)
- Rizal Day bombings
- Strong Republic Transit System (SRTS)
- Transportation in the Philippines