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20 November 2020, MANILA, Philippines, — In its thrust to provide a convenient and reliable service to passengers traveling through the LRT-1 network, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has announced a new partnership with outsourced payment collection pioneer, Bayad Center.
28 October 2020, MANILA, Philippines, — In keeping with its advocacy of supporting nation-building through various initiatives, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has announced a new partnership with Binhi English Literacy Foundation, a non-profit and non-governmental organization, to aid struggling children in learning to read and write.
Read More “LRMC partners with Binhi English Literacy Foundation for learning program”
20 October 2020, MANILA, Philippines, —Light Rail Manila Corporation, the private operator and maintenance provider of LRT-1, assures the safety of passengers as it increases capacity of trains in support of economic recovery.
Read More “LRMC boosts LRT-1 capacity, assures safety of passengers”
1 October 2020, MANILA, Philippines – Construction of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension is going on in full swing with the installation of pi-girders through above-ground launcher.
Read More “LRT-1 Cavite Extension features world-class construction technology”
23 September 2020, MANILA, Philippines, — In its continued thrust to uplift and empower the lives of Filipinos as well as to promote food sustainability, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), in partnership with Metro Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF), distributed agricultural starter kits to communities in Pasay and Manila for the Bayan Tanim campaign.
Read More “LRMC promotes food sustainability through MPIF’s Bayan Tanim”
14 September 2020, MANILA, Philippines, — Light Rail Manila Corporation, the private operator and maintenance provider of LRT-1, assures the public of strict health and safety protocols as it accommodates more passengers starting today, 14 September 2020.
Read More “LRT-1 supports DOTr push to increase capacity safely”
Temporary lane closure effective 15 September 2020
Read More “LRT-1 Cavite Extension works resume along CAVITEX – Paranaque bridge”
Temporary closure from September 5 – December 28, 2020
31 July 2020 Manila, Philippines – LRT-1 private operator and maintenance provider, Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), continues to pioneer digitalization for rail transport and find ways to enhance the commuting experience in Metro Manila.
Read More “LRMC’s ikotMNL app now with contact tracing feature and Sakay.ph navigation”
4 June 2020 Manila, Philippines – As part of its serious commitment to enforce health and safety measures against COVID-19, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has deployed new thermal cameras at select high-traffic LRT-1 stations for use in entry screening. LRT-1 resumed its operations last 1 June 2020 after receiving the green light from the government under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) guidelines.
The forward-looking infrared (FLIR) set-up consists of a thermal camera attached to a tripod and connected to a monitor. The camera detects the infrared energy invisible to the human eye that people and objects emit. An automatic alarm is triggered with red color notification if temperature is higher than the settings. The FLIR thermal scanning system is currently used in hospitals, establishments, and schools in Taiwan –one of the countries recognized for their most effective responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also the same system deployed at Taipei Metro.
The thermal screening system will be used at six (6) LRT-1 stations: Monumento (Northbound), Roosevelt, Doroteo Jose, Gil Puyat (Southbound), Edsa (Southbound), and Baclaran. The ones for Baclaran and EDSA have already been deployed, while the rest will be installed in the succeeding week. Other LRT-1 stations will continue to use non-contact thermometers for the temperature screening. Based on LRMC’s previously released guidelines, passengers with temperature greater than 37.6˚ C will not be allowed to enter the station.
“With the acquisition of the new FLIR scanning system and other safety measures, we’re honoring our commitment to invest in technology and continue to set the bar high when it comes to giving our LRT-1 passengers the safety and protection they deserve. We’re also asking those who are not feeling well and have flu-like symptoms to stay at home and postpone their outside travel.” said Andrea Madrid, LRMC Head of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) Department.
Heightened disinfection measures
In addition to the new thermal scanners, LRMC has upgraded its disinfection measures using Ultraviolet C (UVC) technology, in a technical partnership with UP National Engineering Center (UPNEC). LRMC currently uses prototype handheld and 360-degree UVC lamps from UPNEC, as well as the 180-degree UVC lamps procured from Taiwan to complement chemical disinfection of trains and other facilities.
LRMC has already instituted other measures such as disinfecting mats, hygiene supply provisions, and daily health checks for all visitors and staff at LRT-1 stations, facilities, and the depot. LRMC also ensures that it is up-to-date with the passenger, sanitation, and safety promotion guidelines required for operation by the Inter-Agency Task Force.
Preventive and maintenance work for the line have also been undertaken during the downtime, all of which were done in accordance with the IATF’s work safety guidelines to ensure improved service.
For more updates and info on the LRT-1, follow LRMC on Facebook at facebook.com/officialLRT1, on Twitter at @officialLRT1, or via ikotMNL mobile app available on Google Play and App Store.
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LRMC is a joint venture company of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s Metro Pacific Light Rail Corporation (MPLRC), Ayala Corporation’s AC Infrastructure Holdings Corporation (AC Infra), Sumitomo Corporation, and the Philippine Investment Alliance for Infrastructure’s Macquarie Investments Holdings (Philippines) PTE Ltd. (MIHPL). It assumed operations and maintenance of LRT-1 in September 2015 through a PHP 65-billion 32-year concession agreement with the Department of Transportation and the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA). LRT-1 is Metro Manila’s ISO-certified train system.
