LRT Line 2 (Metro Manila)

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LRT Line 2
Lrtalogo.svg
Line 2 Araneta Center-Cubao Station Platform 14.jpg
A LRTA 2000 class train approaching Araneta Center–Cubao station
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerDepartment of Transportation – Light Rail Transit Authority
Line number2
LocaleMetro Manila, Philippines
TerminiAntipolo
Recto
Stations13[1]
WebsiteOfficial website
Service
TypeRapid transit / Heavy rail
SystemManila Light Rail Transit System
Services1
Operator(s)Light Rail Transit Authority
Depot(s)Santolan
Rolling stockClass 2000 EMUs[1]
Daily ridership179,967 (2018 average)[2]
241,125 (2018 record)[2]
History
OpenedApril 5, 2003; 18 years ago (2003-04-05)[1]
Technical
Track length16.75 km (10.41 mi)[a]
CharacterElevated
Underground
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification1,500 V DC overhead line
Operating speed30–60 km/h (19–37 mph)
Route map

Legend
 Antipolo
Antipolo
Marikina
 Marikina
Marikina
Pasig
 Santolan
Bus interchange ferry/water interchange
Santolan Depot
Pasig
Marikina
 Marikina River
Marikina
Quezon City
Katipunan
Anonas
Left arrow Quirino Highway - FTI Right arrow
 NAIA Terminal 3 Right arrow
 MMS 
 Araneta Center–Cubao
3
Left arrow North Avenue - Taft Avenue Right arrow
 Betty Go-Belmonte
Gilmore
4
Quezon City
San Juan
 J. Ruiz
San Juan
Quezon City
 San Juan River
Quezon City
Manila
 V. Mapa
FTI / Alabang / Calamba Right arrow
 Pureza
Philippine National Railways (PNR).svg
 Legarda
Left arrow University Avenue
8
 Recto
Doroteo Jose
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Left arrow Roosevelt - Baclaran - Niog Right arrow
Left arrow Valenzuela - Gov. Pascual
approved
extension
 Tutuban
Philippine National Railways (PNR).svg
 Divisoria
Pier 4
ferry/water interchange
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The Light Rail Transit Line 2, also known as LRT Line 2 (LRT-2), and previously MRT Line 2 (MRT-2) or Megatren, is a rapid transit line in Metro Manila in the Philippines, generally running in an east–west direction along the Radial Road 6 and a portion of the Circumferential Road 1.

Although the line is operated by the Light Rail Transit Authority, resulting in it being called as "LRT-2", it is actually a heavy rail, rapid transit system owing to its use of electric multiple units instead of the light rail vehicles used in earlier lines and is presently the only line utilizing such vehicles in the country until the opening of MRT Line 7 (MRT-7) in 2022 and the Metro Manila Subway (MMS) in 2025.

Envisioned in the 1970s as part of the Metropolitan Manila Strategic Mass Rail Transit Development Plan, the eleven-station, 16.75-kilometer (10.41 mi) line was the third rapid transit line to be built in Metro Manila when it started operations in 2003. It is operated by the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), a government-owned and controlled corporation attached to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) under an official development assistance scheme.

Serving close to 200,000 passengers daily, the line is the least busy among Metro Manila's three rapid transit lines, and was built with standards such as barrier-free access and the use of magnetic card tickets to facilitate passenger access in mind. Total ridership however is significantly below[clarification needed] the line's built maximum capacity, with various solutions being proposed or implemented to increase ridership in addition to the planned extensions to the line. However, the short-term solutions have had a minimal[clarification needed] effect on ridership, and experts have insisted that the extensions be built immediately, despite pronouncements that the system is steadily increasing ridership each year. Regardless, the line encounters periods of peak ridership during rush hour in the morning and the evening.

The line is integrated with the public transit system in Metro Manila, and passengers also take various forms of road-based public transport, such as buses and jeepneys, to and from a station to reach their intended destination. Although the line aimed to reduce traffic congestion and travel times along R-6 and portions of C-1, the transportation system has only been partially successful due to the rising number of motor vehicles and rapid urbanization. Expanding the network's revenue line to accommodate more passengers is set on tackling this problem.

When the line's east extension to Antipolo, Rizal opened on July 5, 2021, Line 2 became the first rail line extending outside the Metro Manila area.[3]

Originally referred to as the Purple Line, LRT Line 2 was reclassified to be the Blue Line in 2012. Future plans include a three-station westbound extension in the City of Manila by 2024[4] and another proposed eastbound extension from Antipolo station in Masinag towards Cogeo and downtown Antipolo.[5]

Route[]

A train approaching Katipunan

The line serves 13 stations on 16.75 kilometers (10.41 mi) of line.[1] The rails are mostly elevated and erected either over or along the roads covered, with sections below ground before and after the Katipunan station, the only underground station on the line. The western terminus of the line is the Recto at Recto Avenue, while the eastern terminus of the line is the Antipolo along Marcos Highway.

The rail line serves the cities that Radial Road 6 (Marcos Highway, Aurora Boulevard, Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, Legarda Street and Recto Avenue) passes through: Manila, San Juan, Quezon City, Marikina, Pasig (depot), and Antipolo.

Three stations serve as interchanges between the lines operated by the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), Metro Rail Transit Corporation (MRTC), and Philippine National Railways (PNR). Pureza is indirectly connected to the PNR Santa Mesa; Araneta Center-Cubao indirectly connects with the MRT Line 3 station of the same name through local streets inside Araneta City (formerly Araneta Center); and Recto is indirectly connected to the LRT Line 1 Doroteo Jose through a covered walkway.

Name Distance (km) Rail/Bus Transfers Location
Between stations From Antipolo
Antipolo — 0.000 Bus 9 Antipolo, Rizal
Marikina 2.232 2.232 Bus 9 Marikina
Santolan 1.795 4.027 BFCT East Metro Manila
Transport Terminal, Bus 9 		Marikina / Pasig (depot)
Katipunan 1.970 5.997 Bus 8, 9 Quezon City
Anonas 0.955 6.952  MMS  Metro Manila Subway, Bus 8, 9
Araneta Center-Cubao 1.438 8.390 3 MRT Line 3 via Araneta Center-Cubao, EDSA Busway, Bus 8, 9, 10
Betty Go-Belmonte 1.164 9.554 Bus 10
Gilmore 1.075 10.629 Bus 10, 11
J. Ruiz 0.928 11.557 Bus 10 San Juan
V. Mapa 1.234 12.791 Bus 10 Manila
Pureza 1.357 14.148 Philippine National Railways (PNR).svg Metro Commuter Line
via Santa Mesa, Bus 10
Legarda 1.389 15.537 Bus 10
Recto 1.050 16.587 ManilaLine1Logo.svg LRT Line 1
via Doroteo Jose, Bus 10
Tutuban — — Philippine National Railways (PNR).svg Metro Commuter Line
 NSCR  North–South Commuter Railway via Tutuban
Divisoria — — none
Pier 4 — — North Port Passenger Terminal, Bus 2
Stations and train systems in italics are either under construction or proposed.

The line currently runs from 5:00 a.m. PST (UTC+8) until 9:00 p.m. on a daily basis.[6] It operates almost every day of the year unless otherwise announced. Special schedules are announced via the PA system at every station and also in newspapers and other mass media. During Holy Week, a public holiday in the Philippines, the rail system is closed for annual maintenance, owing to fewer commuters and traffic around the metro. Normal operation resumes on Monday.[7]

History[]

A eastbound train on the viaduct near Marikina River.
J. Ruiz station platform area
A westbound LRTA 2000 class EMU with wrap advertising at Anonas.

Planning[]

During the construction of the first line of the Manila Light Rail Transit System in the early 1980s, Electrowatt Engineering Services of Zürich designed a comprehensive plan for metro service in Metro Manila. The plan—still used as the basis for planning new metro lines—consisted of a 150-kilometer (93 mi) network of rapid transit lines spanning all major corridors within 20 years, including a line on the Radial Road 6 alignment, one of the region's busiest road corridor.

Construction and opening[]

The LRT Line 2 project officially began in 1996, twelve years after the opening of Line 1, with the granting of the soft loans for the line's construction. However, construction barely commenced, with the project stalled as the Philippine government conducted several investigations into irregularities with the project's contract. The consortium of local and foreign companies, led by Marubeni Corporation, formed the Asia-Europe MRT Consortium (AEMC) which won the contract and restarted the project in 2000 after getting cleared from the allegations.[8]

The AEMC was subsequently given the approval to commence construction by the DOTC and LRTA. The LRTA would have ownership of the system and assume all administrative functions, such as the regulation of fares and operations as well as the responsibility over construction and maintenance of the system and the procurement of spare parts for trains.

Construction started in March 1996 after the LRTA signed the first three packages of the agreement with Sumitomo Corporation delivering Package 1 in which covers the construction of the depot and its facilities, while the Hanjin-Itochu Joint Venture delivered packages 2 and 3 in which covers the substructure and the superstructure plus the stations respectively. The final package which was the package 4 agreement was signed after several delays with Asia-Europe MRT Consortium which was composed of Marubeni Corporation, Balfour Beatty, Toshiba, Daewoo Heavy Industries, and a local company which was D.M. Consuji Incorporated (DMCI) in which includes the communications and fares systems, vehicles, and trackworks.

During construction, the LRTA oversaw all the design, construction, equipping, testing, commissioning, and technical supervision of the project activities.

On April 5, 2003, the initial section, from Santolan to Araneta Center-Cubao was inaugurated by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, with all remaining stations opening on April 5, 2004,[9] except for Recto which opened on October 29, 2004.[10] However, ridership was initially moderate yet still far below expectations, since the passenger volume in this line is not yet fully achieved.

To address passenger complaints on earlier train lines, the LRTA made sure during the construction phase that the stations are PWD (Person(s) with disability) friendly by putting up escalators and elevators for easier access, as well as making passenger fares at par with the other existing lines.

Planned dismantling of Line 2[]

In August 2016, the Department of Transportation planned the dismantling of Line 2 and converting it to a bus rapid transit (BRT) system similar to those in Hong Kong and Shanghai, China. However, this plan was eventually shelved.[11]

East extension[]

First conceived as part of the Master Plan for Metro Manila in 1999 under the Metro Manila Urban Transportation Integration Study by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),[12] the line's East extension is a 3.8-kilometer (2.4 mi) extension starting from the eastern terminus of Santolan Station up to Antipolo station in Antipolo. The extension calls for two additional stations, Marikina station in Barangay San Roque, Marikina near Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall; and Antipolo station, in Barangay Mayamot, Antipolo near SM City Masinag. The National Economic and Development Authority approved the ₱2.27 billion extension in September 2012.[13] Groundbreaking was held on June 9, 2015, while construction began a few months later. Package 1 was delivered by D.M. Consunji Incorporated (DMCI) which covers the construction of the viaduct and was completed in 2017.[14] Meanwhile, Package 2 was also delivered by DMCI which covers the design and construction of the two additional stations, and Package 3, delivered by Marubeni Corporation and DMCI covers the design and build of electro-mechanical system of the railway.[15] The groundbreaking for the construction of the two stations was held on May 30, 2017.[16] The project aims to accommodate an additional 80,000 passengers and reduce traffic congestion along Marcos Highway.[17]

The East Extension was originally expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2020. However, construction delays brought by the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the extension's opening. As such, the extension was initially set to be inaugurated on April 26, 2021[18] and was expected to begin operations the following day,[19] however, the opening day was delayed twice due to increased COVID-19 case spikes since March 2021[20] and to give time for work completion brought by technical considerations in integrating the two new stations to the railway's existing systems since June 2021.[21]

After series of delays in the extension's opening, the East Extension was inaugurated by President Rodrigo Duterte on July 1, 2021. The extension was then opened four days later, on July 5, 2021.[3][8] The Department of Transportation and Light Rail Transit Authority offered free rides for the East Extension stations until July 18, 2021.[22] However, when the extension opened, the integration of the two stations with the railway's existing systems was not completed. Therefore, a temporary shuttle service was implemented between Santolan and Antipolo stations.[23][24] Seamless end-to-end train services between Antipolo and Recto stations and vice versa begun on September 3, 2021, after integration works were completed.[b]

Station facilities, amenities, and services[]

With the exception of Katipunan station, all stations are above ground.

Bridge linking the Recto to the nearby Doroteo Jose

Station layout and accessibility[]

Stations have a standard layout, with a concourse level and a platform level. The concourse is usually below the platform except for the underground station, with stairs, escalators and elevators leading down to the platform level. The levels are separated by fare gates.

The concourse contains ticket booths. Some stations, such as Araneta Center-Cubao, are connected at concourse level to nearby buildings, such as shopping malls, for easier accessibility.

Stations either have island platforms, such as Santolan, or side platforms, such as Gilmore and Recto. Part of the platform at the front of the train is cordoned off for the use of pregnant women, children, elderly, and persons with disabilities. At side-platform stations, passengers need to enter the concourse area to enter the other platforms, while passengers can easily switch sides at stations with island platforms. Stations have toilets at the concourse level.

All stations are barrier-free inside and outside the station, and trains have spaces for passengers using wheelchairs.

Shops and services[]

Inside the concourse of all stations is at least one stall or stand where people can buy food or drinks. Stalls vary by station, and some have fast food stalls. The number of stalls also varies by station, and stations tend to have a wide variety, especially in stations such as Recto and V. Mapa.

Stations such as Recto and Santolan are connected to or are near shopping malls and/or other large shopping areas, where commuters are offered more shopping varieties.

In cooperation with the Philippine Daily Inquirer, passengers are offered a copy of the Inquirer Libre, a free, tabloid-size, Tagalog version of the Inquirer, which is available from 6 a.m. at all stations.

Safety and security[]

The line has always presented itself as a safe system to travel in, which was affirmed in a 2004 World Bank paper prepared by Halcrow describing the overall state of metro rail transit operations in Manila as being "good".[26]

With an estimated daily ridership of 200,000 passengers, the line operates significantly below its designed capacity of between 570,000 and 580,000 passengers per day. Operating under capacity since 2004,[27] government officials have admitted that system extensions are overdue, although in the absence of major investment in the system's expansion, LRTA has resorted to experimenting with and/or implementing other solutions to maximize the use of the system, including having bus feeder lines.[28]

For safety and security reasons, persons who are visibly intoxicated, insane and/or under the influence of controlled substances, persons carrying flammable materials and/or explosives, persons carrying bulky objects or items over 1.5 meters (4 ft 11 in) tall and/or wide, and persons bringing pets and/or other animals are prohibited from entering the line. Products in tin cans are also prohibited, citing the possibility of home-made bombs being concealed inside the cans.[29]

In response to the Rizal Day bombings and the September 11 attacks, security has been stepped up on board. The Philippine National Police has a special police force,[30] and security police provided by private companies can be found in all stations. All stations have a head guard. Some stations may also have a deployed K9 bomb-sniffing dog. The line also employs the use of closed-circuit television inside all stations to monitor suspicious activities and to assure safety and security aboard the line. Passengers are also advised to look out for thieves, who can take advantage of the crowding aboard the trains. Wanted posters are posted at all stations to help commuters identify known thieves.

Fares and ticketing[]

The line, like all existing lines in Metro Manila, uses a distance-based fare structure, with fares ranging from fifteen to thirty pesos (34 to 60 U.S. cents), depending on the destination. Commuters who ride the line are charged ₱15 for the first three stations, ₱20 for 4–7 stations, ₱25 for 8–10 stations and ₱30 for 11–12 stations or the entire line.[31] Children below 1.02 meters (3 ft 4 in) (the height of a fare gate) may ride for free.

Every June 12, which is Independence Day in the Philippines, and on December 30, which is Rizal Day, the line offers free rides to passengers in specific time slots.[32] The line also offers free rides to students every July to March,[33] but students must register to avail a student pass.[34] However, the free rides for students stopped in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[citation needed] On the other hand, every March 8, which is International Women's Day, the line offers free rides to women in specific time slots.[35]

Types of tickets[]

Further information: Beep (smart card)

Four types of tickets exist: a single-journey (one-way) ticket whose cost is dependent on the destination, a stored-value (multiple-use) ticket for 100 pesos, a discounted stored value ticket (multiple-use) which can only be availed by senior citizens and disabled persons, and a single journey ticket for employees (one-way) which is exclusive for LRTA employees only. The single-journey ticket and the single journey ticket for employees is valid only on the date of purchase. Meanwhile, the stored-value ticket and the discounted stored-value ticket is valid for four years from date of purchase.

Tickets come in four incarnations: one bearing the portrait of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, which have since been phased out, although some tickets have been recycled due to ticket shortages, one with the Line 1 third generation train inauguration together with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, one with the LRT-MRT closing the loop project design with Gloria Macapagal Arroyo again in the picture, and one with a picture of the Hyundai Rotem EMUs used in the line which featured different designs for the single journey and stored value tickets with the former having a picture of the train unloading, while the latter is a flipped concept art of the train.

In the past, Line 3 borrowed tickets from LRTA rather than recycling the old "Erap tickets", due to the same ticket shortages.[36]

Despite the common practice for regular passengers to purchase several stored-value tickets at a time, the line barely has ticket shortages due to the inter-compatibility of tickets with the LRTA lines and the steady release of new tickets that addresses the problem.

Although the LRTA, together with Line 3 has experimented with the Flash Pass as an alternative ticketing system in the past, this was phased out in 2009.

On July 20, 2015, a new ticketing system called Beep was introduced. The Beep is a new contactless smart card to replace the old Magnetic Cards, starting on the Legarda Station as a trial station. And targeted to be used on all train system by September 2015. The new Beep has two types of card: the Single Journey Ticket (SJT) and the Stored Value Ticket (SVT) where the SVT will last for 4 years rather than the old Magnetic card which last for 3 months. The Stored Value Ticket can be bought at any stations or at the Ticket Vending Machines, that the card alone will cost for ₱20 and can be loaded ₱12 up to the maximum limit of ₱10,000.

Fare adjustment[]

Adjusting passenger fares has been employed by the LRTA as a means to boost flagging ridership figures, and the issue of fares both historically and in the present continues to be a political issue.

Current fare levels were set on July 19, 2021, two weeks after the east extension opened. Before this though, the fare levels prior to the east extension opening was set on January 4, 2015, which has been delayed for several years despite inflation and rising operating costs.[37] Before the recent fare adjustment of LRT and MRT, the fare levels for LRT Line 2 were set in April 2004 under the orders of President Arroyo, meant to become competitive against other modes of transport which resulted in a drastic increase in the ridership after lower fares were implemented. These lower fares—which are only slightly more expensive than jeepney fares—are financed through large government subsidies amounting to around ₱45 per passenger,[38] and which for both the MRTC and the LRTA reached ₱75 billion between 2004 and 2014. Without subsidies, the cost of a single trip is estimated at around ₱60.[38]

Rolling stock[]

Route Map above the door prior to opening of East extension
Inside the train

The line runs heavy rail vehicles made in South Korea by Hyundai Rotem powered by Toshiba made VVVF inverters in a four-car configuration. The trains came in together with the fourth package during the system's construction. Trains have a capacity of 1,628 passengers, which is more than the normal capacity of the rolling stock of Lines 1 and 3.

Trains in the line prominently use wrap advertising.

In 2017, the entire train fleet was retrofitted with the TUBE (formerly known as PARDS), a passenger information system powered by LCD screens installed near the ceiling of the train that shows news, advertisements, current train location, arrivals and station layouts.[39]

In 2018, the train ventilation was upgraded to replace the aging air-conditioning units and to alleviate complaints of the commuters for uncomfortable hot rides.[40]

The LRTA is also acquiring 14 additional train sets by 2020 to augment the existing 18 sets, due to the expected increase of passengers ahead of the East Extension, and the West Extension.[41] The purchase however was delayed to 2022.[42]

In June 2021, the procurement process for 5 new train sets for the West Extension project has started.[43]

Rolling stock First-generation[44][45][46]
Image MRT-2 J. Ruiz Station.jpg
Year 2003
Manufacturers Hyundai Rotem and Toshiba
Model 2000 class
Number Built (cars) 72 built (32 cars in service,[47]
4 cars in routine maintenance)
Length 22,500 mm (23,800 mm w/ Couplers)
Width 3,200 mm
Height 4,100 mm (Pantograph lock down)
Electrification 1,500 V DC
Body Material Stainless steel
Empty Weight 152,000 kg (4 car trainset)[44]
Configuration MC-TC-TC-MC
Capacity 1628 passengers
(232 seated, 1396 standing
@ 7 passengers per m2)[45]
Doors 1400 mm wide; Interior sliding type;
5-doors/side
Drive Unit Gear coupling (WN) Drive
Traction Power 1,500 V single arm pantograph
Traction Controller IGBT-VVVF Type
Traction Motor 120 kW AC induction motor
Top Speed 80 km/h (50 mph)
Ventilation Air conditioned; roof-mounted duct type
Status In service

Depot[]

The line maintains an at-grade depot in Barangay Santolan in Pasig, near Santolan station in the side of Barangay Calumpang in Marikina. It serves as the headquarters for light and heavy maintenance of the line. It is connected to the mainline network by a spur line.

The depot is capable of storing multiple electric multiple units, with the option to expand to include more vehicles as demand arises. They are parked on several sets of tracks, which converge onto the spur route and later on to the main network.

There's also instances of out of service trains from LRT-1 being stored in this depot as well, due to the ongoing expansion of the Line 1 depot in Paranaque.

Plans and proposals[]

West extension[]

A 3.02-kilometer (1.88 mi) west extension of the line to the Manila North Harbor in Tondo, Manila has been proposed. It was approved by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on May 19, 2015, but had expired and is awaiting revisions and a new approval. The construction of this said extension would create three stations, one near the Tutuban PNR station, one in Divisoria, and one near the North Port Passenger Terminal in Manila North Harbor's Pier 4 which would serve as its terminus.[48] In an interview, LRTA Administrator Ret. Gen. Reynaldo Berroya stated that they are aiming to finish the project by 2022 to 2023.

Civil works, trackworks, electromechanical system (EMS), and rolling stock of the Line 2 West Extension is projected to begin by the second quarter of 2020 and end by the second quarter of 2023. The total project cost is estimated to be ₱10.1 billion, inclusive of consultancy services, which will take place from 2019 to 2024. As of April 25, 2019, the procurement of consultancy services is ongoing.[49]

In October 2019, the project was under bidding process, consisting 3 stations, Tutuban, Divisoria, and Pier 4, with the project scheduled to be completed by 2024.[4]

East extension Phase II[]

The Japan International Cooperation Agency has also proposed to extend the line into Cogeo and downtown Antipolo, and there are provisions at the end of the current railway for an extension.[5]

Incidents[]

2010s[]

  • On June 11, 2011, a man jumped in front of a moving train at the Araneta Center-Cubao station, leaving the man severely injured. This forced the line operations to be suspended.[50][51]
  • On May 9, 2017, at 4:03 PM, a tree fell to the tracks at the Anonas area, causing the line's operations to be disrupted and a 2000 class train nearby was hit. The Department of Public Works and Highways local office was doing roadworks at the site of the incident when they accidentally hit a tree that fell on the tracks. Partial operations between Recto and V. Mapa were implemented, until the line's operations were suspended an hour later. The incident area was cleared and full operations resumed at 7:41 PM.[52]
  • On May 30, 2018, a damaged cable between J. Ruiz and V. Mapa stations caused limited operations between Santolan and Araneta Center-Cubao stations at 11:46 AM. Normal operations resumed at 7:46 PM.[53]
  • On May 18, 2019, trainset no. 13 broke down between Anonas and Katipunan stations at 2:00 PM and was subsequently moved to the pocket track of Anonas waiting to be towed back to the depot. However at 9:15 PM, the train was reported to have moved on its own towards the eastbound track going towards Santolan station. At this time, trainset no. 18 was going towards Santolan station from Cubao station on the same track. The runaway train was reported via radio but eventually ran into train No. 13, injuring 34 passengers, with none in critical condition. The driver of one of the two trains was reported to have jumped out of his train before the collision, sustaining wounds and bruises.[54][55] Revenue operations were suspended to give way to maintenance checks, and normal operations resumed at 10:47 AM the next day.[56] Trainset no. 18, the train involved in the incident, was repaired and returned to service in June 2021, while Trainset no. 13 is still undergoing repairs as of the time being.[57]
  • On October 2, 2019, at 9:43 am, a lightning struck the Gilmore, causing the power transformers at the J. Ruiz and Araneta Center-Cubao stations to trip and disrupt the power supply. The operations of the line were suspended for safety checks and normal operations resumed at 10:11am.[58]
  • On October 3, 2019, another power trip caused rectifier substations located between Anonas and Katipunan stations and in the Santolan depot to catch fire at around 11 in the morning, cutting the line's power supply in the area. Line operations from Recto to Santolan were suspended at 11:24 am, and passengers were evacuated from the line with no injuries. The LRTA, MMDA and the Philippine Coast Guard immediately deployed shuttle buses to help ferry stranded passengers. Partial operations between Cubao and Recto stations resumed on October 8, 2019, while Santolan, Katipunan and Anonas Stations are expected to reopen after nine months. The initial estimated amount of damages is at around PHP428 million.[59] Due to the incident, the Light Rail Transit Authority claimed full operations would be back in 2 to 3 months.[60] As the initial deadline was not met the three stations that were caught in a power trip were expected to resume services at the end of June 2020.[61] However, this deadline was also not met due to delays brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, rescheduled for the first quarter of 2021.[62] Finally, the three stations were reopened, albeit in partial speed, on January 22, 2021.[17] The reopening was made possible by a temporary power supply system installed in the damaged portion while the proper systems are still on order and awaiting delivery.

2020s[]

  • On October 8, 2020, a fire broke out in the electrical room at Santolan causing the operations to be suspended at 5:10am. The fire damaged the station's uninterruptible power supply. Normal operations returned a few hours later.[63][64]
  • On April 7, 2021, the operations of the LRT-2 were halted due to an unspecified "technical problem." Normal operations resumed at 10:50 AM.[65]
  • On May 24, 2021, an unspecified technical problem at Santolan station limited the LRT-2 operations between Recto and Araneta Cubao stations. Full operations resumed the following day.[66]
  • On June 17, 2021, a technical problem at the line's control center halted the LRT-2 operations. Normal operations resumed at 4:59pm.[67]
  • Multiple incidents were reported on July 11,[68] July 15,[69] July 18,[70] and August 16, 2021.[71] The incidents on July 11, 18, and August 16, 2021 were caused by technical problems.[68][70][71]
  • On September 17, 2021, a defective catenary wire at the east extension area caused disruptions in operations. A shuttle service between Santolan and Antipolo was implemented at 9:43 AM. On the same day, the line's operations were briefly suspended at 11:36 AM after a tangled t-shirt was seen hanging at the contact wires between Cubao and Anonas stations. Operations with the shuttle service resumed at 11:49 AM, while full end-to-end operations were known to be resumed the following day.[72]

Notes[]

  1. ^ Other sources state that the line is 17.8 kilometers (11.1 mi).
  2. ^ The date when the end-to-end operations between Antipolo and Recto and vice versa began varies per source. According to LRTA, it begun on September 3, 2021. [6] Meanwhile, news outlets state that end-to-end services begun on September 7, 2021.[25]

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