MRT3 implements strict safety protocols as Metro Manila enters GCQ

Commuters in Metro Manila observed a significant decrease in passenger numbers on the first day of the general community quarantine (GCQ) as MRT3 implemented strict safety protocols.

Passengers at North Avenue Station lined up for temperature checks and physical distancing measures, with only 153 passengers allowed per train set during rush hour.

Commuters must undergo screening using metal detectors, have their belongings checked via x-ray machines, and queue based on floor markings to maintain social distance.

Inside the trains, seats are marked to indicate where passengers can sit or stand, ensuring adherence to physical distancing guidelines.

MRT3 conducted a test run with 19 trains, including three from Dalian, to prepare for operations under GCQ conditions.