Navigating Metro Manila&rsquo;s daily traffic has always been a challenge, but things are finally looking up. In just a few years, the city will welcome a game-changer: the Metro Manila Subway. With a few stations set to be operational by 2028, this ambitious project is expected to transform how people travel around the metro.
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As of October, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) reported that the subway's construction has progressed to 15.57%. The first stations, from East Valenzuela to North Avenue in Quezon City, are scheduled for partial operation by 2028, with additional stations, including Ortigas, joining the route by 2029.
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Spanning 33 kilometers and featuring 17 stations, the Metro Manila Subway will link Valenzuela City in the north to Para&ntilde;aque City in the south. A key highlight is the reduction in travel time from Valenzuela to Pasay to just 35 minutes, with trains arriving every five minutes, offering a smooth, uninterrupted journey.
The subway will also connect with other major rail systems, such as the LRT-1, MRT-3, MRT-7, and the North-South Commuter Railway, allowing commuters to transfer seamlessly. Imagine boarding at North Avenue and traveling all the way to Calamba Station without changing trains.
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Backed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), this subway project is the first of its kind in the Philippines. Despite challenges, such as pandemic-related delays, it's on track to redefine urban commuting by 2029, making Metro Manila more connected, efficient, and livable.