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Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on MRT-3.

  1. A Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) train passes through Kamuning, Quezon City on Saturday, 4 January 2025. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) earlier announced on 5 September 2024, that it aims to deploy China-made Dalian trains on the MRT-3 by mid-2025. If utilized, the agency said the headway — or the interval between train arrivals — could be reduced from the current four minutes to 2.5 minutes.

    DOTR seeks quick MRT-3 train clearance

    The Department of Transportation is urging Sumitomo Corp. to expedite safety checks on Dalian trains for possible deployment on MRT-3 by mid-2025, aiming to…

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  3. (April 05 2025)  Metro Rail Transit (MRT3) seen passing at Kamuning Station in Quezon City, on Saturday April 5 2025. The MRT3 and LRT2 offer free rides to Filipino veterans starting April 5 until April 11, the free rides provided in celebration of the 83rd day of valor and the Philippine Veterans Week. Photo/Analy Labor

    Over 4.3M ride free trains on Labor Day

    More than 4.3 million passengers rode for free on Metro Manila’s major rail lines — LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 — from 30 April to 3 May as part of the…

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  6. (FILE PHOTO) (January 4 2025) Metro Rail Transit (MRT3) seen passing in Kamuning Quezon City on Saturday January 4 2025. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said on September 05, 2024 that it aims to deploy the China-made Dalian trains on the MRT-3 line by the middle 2025, they said the headway or the interval between each train’s arrival will also be reduced from the current four minutes to 2.5 minutes, if the Dalian trains are utilized. Photo/Analy Labor

    DOTr suspends MRT-3 luggage rule

    The MRT-3's long-standing luggage policy, which limits hand-carried items, is under review after concerns from commuters. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon…

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  7. An MRT-3 train is seen passing through Kamuning, Quezon City, on Saturday, 4 January 2025.

    MRT-3 now open one hour later

    MRT-3 extends weekday evening operating hours by an hour starting March 24, 2025, with additional trains during peak hours to improve commuter convenience and…

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  8. (January 4 2025) Metro Rail Transit (MRT3) seen passing in Kamuning Quezon City on Saturday January 4 2025. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said on September 05, 2024 that it aims to deploy the China-made Dalian trains on the MRT-3 line by the middle 2025, they said the headway or the interval between each train’s arrival will also be reduced from the current four minutes to 2.5 minutes, if the Dalian trains are utilized. Photo/Analy Labor

    MRT-3 chief fired after escalator malfunction

    Bongon’s removal follows recent operational issues at the MRT-3, including a malfunctioning escalator at Taft Avenue Station that left at least 10 passengers…

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  9. Transportation Secretary Vivencio Dizon rode the MRT-3 this morning to inspect the train line's current condition.

    DOTr plans upgrades to MRT-3

    Addressing passenger concerns, Dizon outlined plans to reduce long queues, enhance station facilities, and improve transfers between the MRT and other modes of…

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  11. Incoming Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon (left) and outgoing Transport chief Jaime Bautista attend the turnover ceremony of the agency on Monday at the DoTr headquarters in San Juan.

    New DoTr chief vows swift infra projects

    ‘This is critical because I think that is the way to go,’ Dizon said during the agency’s turnover ceremony, highlighting the administration’s push for…

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