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Light Rail Manila Corporation

LRMC

Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) operates the LRT-1 and faces ongoing financial challenges due to post-pandemic recovery and fare restrictions, prompting discussions about its future under public-private partnerships. Recent issues include facility neglect, operational disruptions, and labor disputes, highlighting the need for improved management and government collaboration. Despite these challenges, LRMC continues to serve commuters across Metro Manila.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, November 18, 2025 at 1:10 AM

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Recent developments on Light Rail Manila Corporation

Mon, December 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM

LRT-1 services resume after 4-hour technical fault

The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) experienced limited services for nearly four hours due to a technical fault between the MIA Road Station and Redemptorist-Aseana Station.

Mon, November 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM

LRMC president urges MVP to reconsider exiting LRT-1 operations

Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) President and CEO Enrico Benipayo is urging Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan to reconsider exiting the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) operations.

Tue, November 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM

MPIC may sell LRT1 stake due to continued losses

Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) is considering selling its 35.8-percent stake in the operator of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT1), Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC).

Thu, November 6, 2025 at 9:40 AM

LRMC unions demand public apology from acting transport secretary over alleged verbal abuse

Unions at the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) are demanding a public apology from Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez.

Tue, November 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM

DOTr orders LRMC to fix LRT-1 Baclaran station by end of 2025

Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez expressed strong dissatisfaction with the "dirty" and "neglected" state of facilities at the LRT-1 Baclaran station, demanding immediate renovations from the private operator.

Thu, October 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM

LRT-1, LRT-2, MRT-3 to maintain normal hours for Undas 2025

The LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 systems will maintain normal operating hours during the Undas 2025 period.

Mon, September 29, 2025 at 10:08 AM

LRT-1 operations resume after mechanical issue at Gil Puyat Station

LRT-1 operations experienced disruption on Monday morning due to a mechanical issue with a train at Gil Puyat Station.

Thu, September 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM

DOTr reviews LRMC proposal to complete common station

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is reviewing a proposal from Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), the operator of LRT-1, to complete the Unified Grand Central Station.

Fri, July 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM

DOTr, senators launch dedicated student lanes at MRT-3, LRT-2

Dedicated student lanes have been established at the MRT-3 and LRT-2 stations, as of Friday, July 4, 2025.

Wed, June 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM

LRT-1 resumes full operations after 10-hour disruption

Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) resumed full operations at 5:38 p.m. on Wednesday after an electrical fault disrupted services for nearly 10 hours.