Cuba debuts modern Chinese train as rail overhaul begins

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2019 01:07:15 +0000

Cuba debuts modern Chinese train as rail overhaul begins

HAVANA – The first train using new equipment from China pulled out of Havana Saturday, hauling excited passengers on the start of a 915-kilometer (516-mile) journey to the eastern end of the island as the government tries to overhaul the country’s aging and decrepit rail system.

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Coming soon: Free rides for students at MRT-3, LRT-2, PNR – DOTr

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 07:22:25 +0000

Students may soon ride the MRT-3, LRT-2, and PNR for free, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced Thursday.

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LRTA shoulders medical expenses of LRT-2 collision victims

Credit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Sun, 19 May 2019 06:48:25 +0000

The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) will shoulder all medical expenses of 34 injured passengers in the collision of two coaches of the Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT-2).

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Construction of PNR Clark Phase 1 to start Monday

Credit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Sun, 19 May 2019 04:23:35 +0000

Construction of PNR Clark Phase 1 to start Monday

The civil works component of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) Clark Phase 1 will start on Monday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said.

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MMDA: Expect more buses along Edsa this Holy Week

Credit to Author: hniitsu| Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 07:54:24 +0000

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Sunday warned the public to expect a higher number of buses plying along Edsa this week.

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MRT-3 undergoes ‘rail grinding’ to ‘control effects of rail fatigue’

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:23:58 +0000

MRT-3 undergoes ‘rail grinding’ to ‘control effects of rail fatigue’

The MRT-3 is set to undergo “rail grinding” on its northbound tracks from Taft Station to Magallanes Station late Wednesday.

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Liquids ban lifted at LRT-1

Credit to Author: cbibe| Date: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 23:18:32 +0000

Liquids ban lifted at LRT-1

Passengers of LRT-1 can now bring liquids onto trains after the ban on bottled water and other liquids was lifted starting Tuesday.

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Traffic-choked Jakarta battles epic gridlock with new MRT

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 06:31:35 +0000

Traffic-choked Jakarta battles epic gridlock with new MRT

Jakarta commuter Irnawati can spend up to four hours daily in her car, but now she and millions of others may get some relief.

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