LRT-1 service disrupted by electrical fault, restored by evening

On Wednesday morning, LRT-1 operations were limited due to an electrical fault between Redemptorist-Aseana and Baclaran stations; however, full service was restored by 5:38 p.m. that day.

Starting at 8:54 a.m., trains ran only between Fernando Poe Jr. Station and Dr. Santos Station while LRMC's engineering team addressed the issue and conducted thorough assessments to ensure safety and reliability.

At around 9 a.m., operations were further limited with southbound trains stopping for unloading only at Gil Puyat Station, and northbound trains stopping for loading only at Vito Cruz Station.

By 5:38 p.m., after comprehensive repairs and assessments by LRMC's Engineering and Maintenance Team, full LRT-1 service resumed from Fernando Poe Jr. Station to Dr. Santos Station in both directions.

Passenger Tessa Cordero shared her experience of being stranded mid-trip for nearly half an hour due to the electrical issue, causing inconvenience and panic among passengers.

The incident led some commuters like Kim Federizo to question fare hikes implemented earlier this year, emphasizing the need for better maintenance and reliability in public transportation systems.