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FMJ inaugurates LRT-1 extension; 5 new stations start operations
By Nidz Godino
“Our journey towards more seamless and modernized public transportation system does not end here,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in his speech… “we are committed to building station after station, reaching as far and as fast as our people’s needs dictate.”
Five new stations of Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT 1) from Baclaran to Sucat in Parañaque City will start serving riding public today.
President Marcos led unveiling of marker of Dr. A. Santos station he cited as another milestone in making the country’s transport system “more seamless” and modernized.
New stations under LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project (L1CE) Phase 1 covers five stations: Redemptorist-ASEANA, Manila International Airport Road, Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange or PITX, Ninoy Aquino Avenue and Dr. A. Santos (formerly Sucat) Ave.
Among those who joined the President at the inauguration were Senators Grace Poe and Cynthia Villar, Parañaque Mayor Eric Olivarez, Metro Pacific Investments Corp. chairman, president and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan and economic affairs minister Nihei Daisuke of Japanese embassy.
Marcos was among the first to try new route.
The President and other guests alighted at Redemptorist-ASEANA station.
With completion of new segment, LRT 1 can now serve additional 80,000 passengers every day, according to Marcos.
“Commuters will now see great reduction in their travel time, allowing them to spend more time with their loved ones,” he said.
Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) general manager Enrico Benipayo said new LRT 1 segment would reduce travel time from Quezon City to Parañaque City to less than an hour.
LRMC is operator of LRT 1. MPIC holds majority stake in LRMC.
Marcos hopes Phases 2 and 3 of the project that would reach Bacoor City, Cavite would be completed as soon as possible.
Japanese government, through Official Development Assistance, is also supporting construction of rail yard and introduction of new rolling stock on LRT-1 extension.
Marcos vowed to fast-track completion of other railway projects in the country, including Unified Grand Central Station in Quezon City, MRT 7 and the North-South Commuter Railway.
The President said country should also take advantage of Public Service Act that removes 40 percent cap on foreign investment in railways to attract foreign investments in transport sector.
He said Public-Private Partnership or PPP hybrid model on L1CE serves as perfect template for future investment.
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