MANILA, Philippines — The Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) extension up to Marikina and Antipolo would finally start operating by June 22, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said as he inspected the projects on Thursday.
Tugade made the assurance as the final touches on the two new LRT-2 stations are being undertaken prior to its full operations a month from now.
According to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the two stations — Marikina Station located along Marcos Highway corner Imelda Avenue, and Antipolo Station which sits along Marcos Highway’s Masinag area — would give access to 80,000 more commuters per day.
“June 22 tatakbo na ang tren dito sa Antipo…
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