LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension to Reduce Travel Time from 1 Hour to 25 Minutes

It got delayed for two decades--and passed three administrations before its construction started. Still, the long wait is finally over. Last Tuesday, May 7, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade led officials from the DOTr, Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), Light Rail Manila Corp (LRMC) and project partners to witness the official start of construction of the LRT Line 1 Cavite extension.

Secretary Tugade expressed his support for the project, and explained that the two-year delay was the result of factors such as right of way issues, relocation of various utilities, and acquisition of light rail vehicles.

@www.officialgazette.gov.ph

The LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension is a major infrastructure from Cavite to Greater Manila and is part of President Duterte's 'Build, Build, Build' Program.

The project will stretch the existing line from20 kilometers to 32.4 kilometers,  adding in around 11.7 kilometers. It will also include eight brand new stations from its last station in Baclaran (crossing the cities of Parañaque and Las Piñas, leading to the city of Bacoor in Cavite), and will be located at Redemptorist, MIA MIA, Asiaworld, Ninoy Aquino, Dr. Santos, Las Piñas, Zapote, and Niog.

Secretary Tugade also added that partial operations from Baclaran to Dr. Santos station is expected to be finished by the 4th quarter of 2021.

Tugade also added that traveling from Baclaran to Cavite will be shortened to 25 minutes instead of the usual 1 hour and 10 minutes of travel time. They also plan to double the average daily ridership, from the current 458,000 to around 800,000 commuters.

Read All

Featured Articles

Recommended Articles For You

Read All

Featured Cars

  • Upcoming

Car Articles From Zigwheels

  • News
  • Article Feature
  • Advisory Stories
  • Road Test
  • Toyota Motor PH creates more conversions for next-gen Tamaraw
    Toyota Motor PH creates more conversions for next-gen Tamaraw
    Ruben Manahan IV . Today
  • Mazda PH lends out 'dressed-up BT-50' to Pawssion Project
    Mazda PH lends out 'dressed-up BT-50' to Pawssion Project
    Ruben Manahan IV . Today
  • Ford recalls select models on possible cracked injectors
    Ford recalls select models on possible cracked injectors
    Ruben Manahan IV . Jul 29, 2025
  • Caltex adds 11 service stations, 12 workshops in PH
    Caltex adds 11 service stations, 12 workshops in PH
    Ruben Manahan IV . Jul 29, 2025
  • Ford PH gives discounts for parts, labor on flood-damaged units
    Ford PH gives discounts for parts, labor on flood-damaged units
    Ruben Manahan IV . Jul 29, 2025
  • To conserve and protect: car brands in PH and their conservation projects
    To conserve and protect: car brands in PH and their conservation projects
    Paulo Papa . Jul 29, 2025
  • Check out Toyota GR Yaris’ strengths, weaknesses
    Check out Toyota GR Yaris’ strengths, weaknesses
    Cesar Miguel . Jul 29, 2025
  • Ford Model T: WWI hero
    Ford Model T: WWI hero
    Paulo Papa . Jul 28, 2025
  • Cars, brands with unique wellness features
    Cars, brands with unique wellness features
    Cesar Miguel . Jul 28, 2025
  • Brands that might benefit from the new PH-US trade deal
    Brands that might benefit from the new PH-US trade deal
    Cesar Miguel . Jul 25, 2025
  • Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
    Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
    Cesar Miguel . Jun 12, 2025
  • What should you visit first at MIAS 2025?
    What should you visit first at MIAS 2025?
    Cesar Miguel . Apr 11, 2025
  • Do you really need 4x4 for overlanding?
    Do you really need 4x4 for overlanding?
    Cesar Miguel . Mar 26, 2025
  • Number coding 2025: what you need to know
    Number coding 2025: what you need to know
    Paulo Papa . Mar 09, 2025
  • EVs still require lubrication, JAMA execs say
    EVs still require lubrication, JAMA execs say
    Paulo Papa . Mar 09, 2025
  • GWM Cannon: range day
    GWM Cannon: range day
    Paulo Papa . Jul 29, 2025
  • First drive: BYD Sealion 5 DM-i
    First drive: BYD Sealion 5 DM-i
    Cesar Miguel . Jul 21, 2025
  • Honda BR-V S CVT: all about that ‘base’
    Honda BR-V S CVT: all about that ‘base’
    Paulo Papa . Jul 09, 2025
  • Dongfeng Rich 7 4X4 Upper: ideal entry-level truck
    Dongfeng Rich 7 4X4 Upper: ideal entry-level truck
    Paulo Papa . Jul 07, 2025
  • First drive: MG ZS Hybrid+
    First drive: MG ZS Hybrid+
    Cesar Miguel . Jun 30, 2025