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Metro Rail Transit Line 3

MRT-3

The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) is a key commuter rail system in Metro Manila, undergoing various improvements and initiatives to enhance capacity, safety, and convenience for passengers. Recent efforts include piloting four-car trains, extending service hours, and introducing cashless payment options like GCash. The MRT-3 continues to play a vital role in addressing the transportation needs of millions of Filipinos daily.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Sat, October 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM

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Recent developments on Metro Rail Transit Line 3

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM

DOTr pilots four-car trains on MRT-3 to boost capacity

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) began piloting the operation of six four-car trains on the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) on Friday, October 17, 2025, to scale up transit options in Metro Manila.

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM

DOTr allows 268 buses on NIA Road to ease MRT-3 transfers

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has allowed 268 buses to use NIA Road in Quezon City during peak hours to ease commuter transfers to the MRT-3.

Mon, September 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM

MAP urges DOTr, Congress to fund dedicated EDSA Busway stations in 2026 budget

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Congress to allocate funds in the 2026 budget for dedicated stations for the EDSA Busway System.

Mon, September 29, 2025 at 12:32 AM

DoTr to bid out LRT-2, MRT-3 O&M contracts in H1 2026

The Department of Transportation (DoTr) plans to begin the bidding for the operations and maintenance contracts of LRT-2 and MRT-3 in the first half of 2026.

Mon, September 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM

DOTr offers free rides for gov't employees on MRT-3, LRT-2 on Sept 18-19

Free rides are offered for all government employees at the MRT-3 and LRT-2 from September 18 to 19, 2025.

Mon, July 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM

PBBM criticizes MRT-3 Dalian train delay

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. criticized the decade-long delay in the operationalization of Chinese-made Dalian trains for the MRT-3, highlighting the wasted taxpayer money.

Fri, July 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM

DOTr launches cashless payment system for MRT-3

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has launched a new cashless payment system for the MRT-3, allowing commuters to use contactless payment methods for fares starting Friday, July 25.

Wed, July 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM

MRT-3 offers free rides to PWDs during National Disability Rights Week

The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) is offering free rides to persons with disabilities (PWDs) from July 17 to July 23, 2025.

Wed, July 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM

Pres Marcos Jr. launches Dalian trains for MRT-3

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the launch of commercial operations for the Dalian trains on the MRT-3 line, over a decade after their acquisition.

Thu, June 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM

DOTr to privatize LRT-2, MRT-3 by 2025

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is proceeding with plans to privatize the operations and maintenance of the LRT-2 and MRT-3 by 2025.