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Metro Rail Transit Line 3

MRT-3

The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) is a key public transportation system in Metro Manila, facing ongoing challenges such as technical glitches and maintenance needs, while also implementing initiatives like free rides for persons with disabilities and the deployment of new train sets to improve service during peak times. Recent efforts include extending maintenance contracts and introducing new trains to accommodate holiday travel and enhance passenger experience. The line remains central to the Philippines' push for better public transport under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, December 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM

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Recent developments on Metro Rail Transit Line 3

Wed, December 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM

DOTr offers free rides on MRT-3, LRT-1, LRT-2 from Dec 14-25

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will offer free rides on the MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2 from December 14 to December 25.

Mon, December 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM

LRT-2 extends operating hours until Dec 30 to accommodate holiday rush

The Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) will extend its operating hours starting Tuesday, December 9, until December 30 to accommodate the holiday rush.

Tue, December 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Three China-made Dalian train sets to deploy on MRT-3 by December 25

Three sets of three-car China-made Dalian trains will be deployed on the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) starting December 25, 2025.

Tue, November 18, 2025 at 6:48 AM

MRT-3 offers free rides after morning glitch between Santolan and Ortigas

The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) experienced a technical glitch on Tuesday morning, November 18, 2025, between the Santolan and Ortigas southbound interstations.

Thu, October 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM

Vicki Belo takes MRT amid traffic, jokes it's faster than her car

Renowned dermatologist Dr. Vicki Belo rode the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) for the first time to attend Morissette Amon's concert at the Big Dome.

Wed, October 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM

MRT-3 offers free rides to minors on Nov 3

The MRT-3 will provide free rides to children under 18 on November 3 in observance of National Children's Month.

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.