Tag: LRT2 East Extension

DOTr: Marikina, Antipolo LRT-2 East Extension stations to be formally opened on June 22

(Eagle News) — Two new stations that are part of the Light Rail Transit-2 East Extension project will be formally opened on June 22. “Matagal na ‘hong inaantay yan ng ating mga kababayan. Ngayon nakita ko na matutuloy na at magiging operational ang ating tren (Our countrymen have long been waiting for those. Now I see they finally become operational),” Transportation Secretary Art Tugade said of the Marikina and Antipolo stations. Once completed, the LRT-2 […]

DOTr: Inauguration of LRT-2 East Extension moved to June 23

(Eagle News) — The inauguration of the Light Rail Transit-2 East Extension will take place on June 23. The Department of Transportation said the date of the inauguration was moved from April 26 following recent developments in the country’s COVID-19 situation. Transportation Undersecretary for Railways TJ Batan said the date was reset to protect the health and safety of rail workers and the riding public. Instead of a formal inauguration, an operational trial run will be […]

DOTr eyeing April 27 as start of operations of LRT-2 East Extension

(Eagle News) — The Light Rail Transit-2 East Extension is expected to start operations this April. The Department of Transportation said the specific target date is April 27. The two new stations – the Marikina Station (in front of the Sta. Lucia mall and Robinsons) and the Antipolo Station (in front of SM Masinag) –, however, will have a soft opening on April 26, the DOTr said. With the two new stations, travel time from […]