Light Rail Manila Corporation

Also known as LRMC

The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) operates and maintains the LRT-1 line in Metro Manila, conducting annual maintenance during Holy Week to ensure safety and reliability. LRMC recently implemented a fare hike on April 2, increasing single-journey fares despite criticism from commuters and progressive groups who argue it adds financial burden for daily travelers.

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Last updated at April 19, 2025.

Recent stories about LRMC

MRT-3, LRT-1, LRT-2 suspend ops April 17-20 for maintenance

The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), and Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) will suspend operations from April 17 to April 20 for annual maintenance activities.
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MAP supports LRT-1 fare hike, citing contract compliance

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), representing top business executives, supports the fare increase for Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) which took effect on Wednesday, April 2.
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Palace: LRT-1 fare hike may not be suspended

Malacañang stated on Monday that it may not be possible to suspend the scheduled fare hike for LRT-1 as doing so would violate the government's contract with private operator Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC).
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LRT-1 fare increase starts April 2, single tickets at ₱20

Commuters will pay higher fares for rides on Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) starting April 2, 2025, following the Department of Transportation's approval.
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Marcros Jr. inaugurates LRT-1 Cavite Extension

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurated the first phase of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension Project in Parañaque City on Friday, November 15.
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LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 opens this month

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista announced that Phase 1 of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 Cavite Extension will begin commercial operations this month, connecting Baclaran Station in Pasay City to Dr. Santos Station in Parañaque City.
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LRT-1 limited to Central-T Fernando Poe Jr due to repairs

The LRT-1 operations remain limited on Friday morning from Central Terminal to Fernando Poe Jr Station and vice versa due to ongoing repairs.
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LRT-1 suspensions due to fallen tree, limited service Friday morning

A fallen tree disrupted operations of Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 on Thursday evening, causing suspensions between Central Terminal and Fernando Poe Jr. Station in both directions as of 8:04 p.m.
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DoTr aims LRT-1 Cavite ext phase two and three by 2026

The Department of Transportation (DoTr) expects to begin the second and third phases of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite extension by 2026, following ongoing right-of-way acquisition issues.
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LRMC signs pact with Japan firms for LRT-1 Cavite ext

The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), operator of LRT-1, signed a Technical Assistance Agreement with Japanese companies Sumitomo Corporation and Hankyu Corporation on Wednesday.
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