Metro Rail Transit Line 3

Also known as MRT-3

The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) is a crucial part of Manila's public transportation system, offering free rides to passengers with disabilities and during national holidays. Starting August 4, 2025, the DOTr provides free single journey tickets to MRT-3 riders who encounter issues with cashless payment systems. The line continues to undergo improvements, including the addition of more contactless payment turnstiles and system upgrades to enhance passenger convenience.

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Last updated at August 4, 2025.

Recent stories about MRT-3

DOTr offers free tickets for MRT-3 cashless payment errors

Starting Monday, August 4, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will provide free single journey tickets to passengers who encounter issues with tapping out during the pilot run of cashless payments on Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3).
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CJHDevCo clarifies integrity, disputes 'distorted narratives' on Camp John Hay development

The Camp John Hay Development Corporation (CJHDevCo) issued a clarification on Wednesday addressing recent articles that questioned its integrity in developing Camp John Hay in Baguio City, calling them 'distorted narratives'.
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Marcos announces operational Dalian trains for MRT-3

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. announced Wednesday that some idle Dalian train coaches procured in 2014 are now operational during a launch event for discounted senior citizen and PWD train fares.
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Free rides for PWDs on LRT-2, MRT-3 starting July 17

Starting July 17, both the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) and the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) will offer free rides to all persons with disabilities as part of National Disability Rights Week.
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MRT-3, LRT-1, LRT-2 offer free rides on Independence Day

Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT-2), and Light Rail Transit 1 (LRT-1) will provide free rides on June 12 to celebrate the country's 127th Independence Day.
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MRT-3 rolls out contactless payments after GCash pilot test

On Saturday, the Department of Transportation-Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (DOTr-MRT3) announced that passengers can now use cashless payments on the Edsa railway line.
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DOTr places MRT-3 on security alert for elections

The Department of Transportation has placed the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) on heightened security alert starting Friday in preparation for the upcoming midterm elections scheduled for Monday, May 12.
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Marcos's 'Libreng Sakay' benefits 4.3M commuters on Labor Day

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s 'Libreng Sakay' initiative provided free rides for nearly 4.3 million commuters across three rail services in Metro Manila during Labor Day.
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Over 1.2M free rides for Metro Manila commuters during Labor Day

Commuters in Metro Manila experienced over 1.2 million free rides across LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 on Wednesday, May 1, as part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s Labor Day 'Libreng Sakay' initiative.
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MRT-3 deploys four-car trains, boosts capacity

To ease peak hour congestion, the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) began deploying four-car trains on Monday, April 21.
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