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73-460: [REDACTED] MIA Ayala Malls Manila Bay (formerly Ayala Malls Bay Area ) is a shopping mall in Metro Manila , developed by Ayala Malls , a wholly owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation . Opened on September 26, 2019, it is the first and only Ayala Mall in Parañaque . It is located in the Aseana City township development, close to PAGCOR 's Entertainment City and archrival mall SM Mall of Asia in Central Business Park I of Bay City . With

146-586: A 5.7-kilometer (3.5 mi) extension of Line 1 to a common station at North Avenue . The project involved the construction of three stations: Balintawak , Roosevelt (renamed Fernando Poe Jr. ), and the North Triangle Common Station . However, due to disputes in the common station's location, the station would only begin construction in 2017, with opening slated for 2025. Construction began in June 2008. The joint venture of DMCI and First Balfour built

219-496: A Belgian consortium was chosen over other bids from France, Germany, Japan, and Switzerland. The Belgian Government granted a ₱300 million soft and interest-free loan for the project's construction, with a repayment period of 30 years. Additional funding was later sourced from a ₱700 million loan, provided by a Belgian consortium consisting of ACEC , La Brugeoise et Nivelles , Tractionnel Engineering International, and Transurb Consult. The consortium also supplied

292-430: A capacity of 1,388 passengers. The fourth-generation trains, ordered in 2017 to replace the first-generation trains, were delivered in batches from 2021 to 2022 before entering revenue service on July 20, 2023. Prior to 1999, the first-generation trains were notorious for its lack of air conditioning, relying instead on forced-air roof ventilation for cooling. This, however, resulted in hot and stuffy rides. Although

365-711: A conditional, non-compliant bid. The extension, at its current iteration, was approved on November 21, 2013, by the NEDA Board. The project was subsequently rebidded and on September 12, 2014, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) was awarded the 32-year concession to operate, maintain, and extend the line to Cavite. The concession agreement was signed on October 2, with the turnover taking place on September 12, 2015. It then contracted RATP Dev , under its subsidiary RATP Dev Transdev Asia (a joint venture between Transdev and RATP Dev), to operate and maintain

438-604: A formation of 10 units (60 units) with a maximum speed of 60 kilometers per hour (37 mph) and a 3-minute headway, as well as the electrification would be using a 25 kV AC overhead lines . The project proposal was submitted by the Public Estates Authority (PEA, now the Philippine Reclamation Authority), and the Australia-based TGM completed the pre-feasibility study in 1997. The proposal

511-523: A fourteen-month study conducted by Freeman Fox and Associates and funded by the World Bank , recommended the construction of a street-level (at-grade) light rail line in Manila and the proposed four lines that were included in the study that would run along Rizal Avenue, Taft Avenue, España Boulevard , Quezon Avenue , and Shaw Boulevard . A year later, public works secretary Alfredo Juinio announced that

584-611: A maximum operating speed of 60 kilometers per hour (37 mph). Since 1999, the line's fleet has been modernized to cope with increasing numbers of passengers. In that year, seven four-car second-generation trains from Hyundai Precision were commissioned, providing an increased train capacity of 1,358 passengers while the original two-car trains capable of holding 748 passengers were transformed into three-car trains with room for 1,122. In 2006, twelve new trains made in Japan by Kinki Sharyo and Nippon Sharyo were commissioned, providing

657-514: A segment of tracks approaching the Pasig River , a department store and a classroom building nearby FEATI University were demolished. The southern section known as Taft Line, which mostly traverses Taft Avenue between the Baclaran and Arroceros stations, was inaugurated on September 11, 1984, by President Ferdinand Marcos . Commercial operations along this section commenced on December 1. It

730-686: A separate level for the platform and concourse. The stations built for the Cavite extension also include amenities such as first aid rooms and lactation rooms , as well as platform displays . Folding bicycles are allowed to be brought into trains provided that they do not exceed the LRTA's baggage size limitations of 2 by 2 feet (20 by 20 in). The last cars of each train are also designated as "green zones", where folding bicycle users can ride with their bikes. All stations have side platforms except for Baclaran, which has one side and one island platform. Due to

803-538: A station to reach their intended destination. Although the line aimed to reduce traffic congestion and travel times in Metro Manila, the transportation system has only been partially successful due to the rising number of motor vehicles and rapid urbanization. Expanding the network's revenue line to accommodate more passengers, through extension projects, is set on resolving this problem. The Metro Manila Transport, Land Use, and Development Planning Project (MMETROPLAN) ,

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876-434: A street of the same name) at Building B for events, one-hectare (2.5-acre) Central Garden, IT Zone at the fourth floor, and ten digital cinemas at the fifth floor. The largest among Ayala Malls, the cinemas include an A-Giant Screen cinema, while some have A-Luxe Recliner Seats. The mall also hosts multiple entertainment and leisure facilities including a Timezone branch at 2,000 square meters (22,000 sq ft), formerly

949-494: A temporary five-year operations and maintenance contract for the two lines; the bidding was set for July. Over twenty-four companies expressed interest to bid which included Ayala Corporation , Bombardier Transportation , CAF , Metro Pacific , Sumitomo Corporation , Siemens , DMCI Holdings , San Miguel Corporation , and others. De Jesus later resigned from the DOTC in June for personal reasons, and his successor, Mar Roxas , halted

1022-518: A total floor area measuring 400,000 m (4,300,000 sq ft), it is the largest Ayala Mall and the fifth largest shopping mall in the Philippines , tied with Festival Mall . Ayala Malls Manila Bay features two buildings and five floors of retail space, with three levels of basement parking and above-ground Podium Parking from the second to eighth floor. It has the Abueva Atrium (adjacent to

1095-482: A wide variety. Stations such as FPJ (WalterMart Muñoz), Balintawak ( Ayala Malls Cloverleaf ), Monumento ( SM City Grand Central and Victory Central Mall Caloocan), Tayuman (SM City San Lazaro), Carriedo (Good Earth Plaza and SM Quiapo ), Central Terminal (SM City Manila), Pedro Gil ( Robinsons Manila ), Vito Cruz (University Mall), Libertad (Victory Pasay Mall), EDSA (Metro Point Mall), Baclaran (Baclaran Super Mall), Redemptorist (Parqal), Dr. Santos (SM City Sucat), and

1168-478: Is divided in three phases—the 6.2-kilometer (3.9 mi) Phase 1 covers five stations from Redemptorist to Dr. Santos, Phase 2 covering 3.2 kilometers (2.0 mi) from Las Piñas to Zapote, and Phase 3 covers the remaining 2.4 kilometers (1.5 mi) to Niog. The project would be implemented in a hybrid funding scheme, with ₱17.80 billion from the Japanese official development assistance loan, ₱39.57 billion from

1241-483: Is expected increase the ridership of the line by adding over 80,000 passengers daily in the first few years upon completion, and is set to increase to a total of 650,000 daily passengers in 2028. The line is predominantly aligned to the path of Taft Avenue ( Radial Road 2 ) which was chosen largely due to its straight course. Later on, as Taft Avenue ends, it shifts to Rizal Avenue and Rizal Avenue Extension ( Radial Road 9 ) then turning right on EDSA before ending at

1314-458: Is more akin to a rapid transit system owing to its total grade separation and high passenger throughput. First envisioned in a 1977 study conducted by Freeman Fox and Associates which suggested a street-level railway in Manila, the government revised this recommendation to an elevated system. In 1980, President Ferdinand Marcos created the LRTA and construction of the line began the following year. With its partial opening in 1984 and completion

1387-514: Is one of the five LRT-1 stations in Parañaque ; the others are Redemptorist , MIA , Asia World , and Ninoy Aquino . Dr. Santos station was first planned as part of the Line 1 South Extension , which calls for a mostly elevated extension of approximately 11.7 kilometers (7.3 mi). The extension will have 8 passenger stations with an option for 2 future stations ( Manuyo Uno and Talaba ). The project

1460-471: The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) and assigned First Lady and Governor of Metro Manila Imelda Marcos as its chairman. While the LRTA confined its roles to policy making, fare regulation, and future planning, the line's operations were assigned to Meralco Transit Organization (Metro, Inc.), a sister company of Meralco . The line came to be referred to as Metrorail. During that month,

1533-602: The PA system in every station and also in newspapers and other mass media. During Holy Week , a public holiday in the Philippines , the rail line is closed for annual maintenance, owing to fewer commuters and traffic around the metro. Normal operation resumes after Easter Sunday . During the Christmas season , operating hours are shortened to allow its staff to celebrate the holidays with their families. All stations in Line 1 are elevated, with

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1606-632: The Taft Avenue station via a covered walkway. No stations are connected to other rapid transit lines within the paid areas. A connection with the Metro Manila Subway in Asia World is also planned. The line operates from 4:30 a.m. PST ( UTC +8) until 10:15 p.m. on weekdays, and 5:00 a.m. until 9:45 p.m on weekends and holidays. It operates almost every day of the year unless otherwise announced. Special schedules are announced via

1679-529: The Yellow Line , LRT Line 1 was reclassified to be the Green Line in 2012. It travels in a general north–south direction from Dr. Santos to Monumento , and then east–west from Monumento to Fernando Poe Jr. Currently, the line consists of 25 stations and runs on 26 kilometers (16 miles) of fully elevated route. Although it has the characteristics of light rail , such as with the type of rolling stock used, it

1752-478: The automatic fare collection system was also included. The project was completed in June 2009, five and a half years behind its initial deadline. With the completion of the first phase of the MRT Line 3 in 1999, there were plans to extend Line 3 towards Monumento (Phase 2) to create a seamless rail loop around Metro Manila. However, the extension was shelved by then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in favor of

1825-526: The railway network in Metro Manila is completed with the full opening of the LRT Line 2 . The implementation of the project was delayed for three years amid allegations of irregularities with the bidding conducted by the LRTA. The joint venture of Sumitomo Corporation and Itochu was awarded the contract and was given the go-ahead in March 2005, paving the way for the project to move forward. The second phase of

1898-531: The LRMC, and ₱7.55 billion from the Philippine government. On December 19, 2023, the first test run along the extension was successfully conducted by Alstom using an LRTA 1100 class train. On November 15, 2024, Phase 1 of the extension was inaugurated by President Bongbong Marcos ; it opened for commercial operations the following day, while the opening of phases 2 and 3 are expected by 2031. The extension project

1971-723: The Las Piñas-Bacoor Boundary Bridge along the Zapote River , and traverse through the Alabang–Zapote Road and Aguinaldo Highway intersection, until reaching Niog station located along Bacoor Boulevard in Bacoor , Cavite . The line links the cities of Quezon City , Caloocan , Manila , Pasay , and Parañaque , with the upcoming stations passing through the cities of Las Piñas , and Bacoor in Cavite. The line currently serves 25 stations along its route. Following

2044-470: The MRT-3, which would have interoperability to create a seamless loop around the region. The trains would start from Monumento before turning back to the mainline of LRT 1 at Pasay Rotonda. Proposals to fully unite LRT-1 and MRT-3 operations and systems have been pitched but has not been pursued so far. Feasibility tests for this proposition included LRT-1 trains visiting MRT 3 depot facilities and running them on

2117-707: The Misto Restaurant, Straight Up Roof Deck Bar, and the Club Lounge; an infinity pool, a game room, a mini golf course, a gym, and the Seda Spa. The hotel's lounge features artworks from Ann Pamintuan, Francisco "Paco" Guerrero, Eddie Zobel, and Jaime Zobel de Ayala . The mall has four dedicated country-specific shopping sections: the Filipino Village, China Town, Japan Town and Korea Town. It will be anchored by The Landmark Department Store and Supermarket. Located at

2190-435: The auction process and was later shelved. Plans to build a new railway line to Cavite were pitched in the 1990s as the original LRT Line 6 , which would have been running between Baclaran station of LRT Line 1 and Bacoor for about 12 kilometers (7.5 mi), but the actual route is 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) from Baclaran to Zapote, and it would have also been using a heavy rail vehicle (HRV) consisting of six cars with

2263-604: The capacity expansion project was divided into two packages. Package A involves the procurement of twelve four-car trains , upgrades to the signaling and communications systems, and upgrades to the stations and depot. Package B, on the other hand, involves the procurement and installation of air conditioning units for the 1000 class trains, replacement of faulty air conditioning units of the 1100 class trains, renovation of 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) of railway track and railway sleepers , and procurement of equipment and spare parts used for track works. The installation of equipment for

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2336-533: The construction of three intermodal facilities, one satellite depot at Zapote, and mass upgrades to the existing Baclaran depot. Expected to cater more than 800,000 passengers daily once completed, it would be the third rail line extending outside the Metro Manila area (after the east extension of Line 2 and the construction of Line 7 ). Plans were also pitched in August 2023 by businessman Manny Villar to take over

2409-576: The corner of North Avenue, West Avenue, and EDSA. The south extension spans from the intersection of Quirino Avenue , Harrison Avenue , and Taft Avenue Extension , then travels down from Redemptorist Road, Roxas Boulevard , and Manila–Cavite Expressway , afterwards, it will traverse through the Parañaque River and will enter Ninoy Aquino Avenue until reaching and traversing the C5 Extension Road ; and will once again enter Coastal Road, crossing

2482-485: The country, and the government was unable to provide counterpart funds for civil works and right-of-way acquisition, which amounted to 60 percent of the project's total cost. This led to a delay in construction. Work finally resumed after the economic recession in September of that year along Taft Avenue, between Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) and Libertad Street. In order to make way for Carriedo station and

2555-625: The entire line. Even if the structure gauge connecting the two rail lines has been successfully tested, commuters have to go down at Fernando Poe Jr. station of LRT Line 1 and walk over or take a tricycle or jeepney for the 1-kilometer (0.62 mi) distance to the North Avenue station of MRT Line 3. In 2011, the Department of Transportation and Communications (precursor to the DOTr), under Transportation Secretary Jose de Jesus , launched an auction for

2628-435: The entry of the second-generation trains in 1999 marked the introduction of air-conditioned trains in the line, the problem was fully addressed after a preparatory rehabilitation program completed in 2001 allowed the installation of air conditioners to the older rolling stock in 2004. LRMC has also built an in-house laboratory for production, manufacturing, fabrication and repair of train parts that are no longer available in

2701-688: The exception of Zapote station. Most stations are composed of only one level, accessible from the street below by stairway, containing the station's concourse and platform areas separated by fare gates. Some stations tend to have a concourse level below the platforms. The single-level stations of Line 1, however, was not built with accessibility in mind, due to the lack of barrier-free facilities such as escalators and elevators. Some stations, such as Monumento and EDSA , are connected at concourse level to nearby buildings, such as shopping malls, for easier accessibility. Some trains have spaces for passengers using wheelchairs. Newer stations are barrier-free and have

2774-484: The extension project, noting the difficulty of LRMC extending the line to Cavite due to right-of-way issues. A portion of the extension will pass by Villar's properties in Las Piñas and, according to Villar, right-of-way acquisition "will not be a problem". He also plans to further extend the line into Cavite province should the unsolicited proposal be approved. LRMC partnered with Bouygues for civil works, Alstom for

2847-463: The first railway line to utilize the new construction method, a total of 203 pi-girders were used for the construction of the extension's first phase; the last of which was laid on February 7, 2022. The ₱64.915 billion project has suffered cost overruns by an estimated two to three billion pesos as a result of construction delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and pending right-of-way issues. It

2920-473: The following year, it became the first rapid transit service in Southeast Asia. LRT Line 1 would become one of the busiest among Metro Manila's three rapid transit lines, as it currently serves roughly 323,000 passengers daily. The line is integrated with the public transit system in Metro Manila, and passengers also take various forms of road-based public transport, such as buses and jeepneys , to and from

2993-538: The fourth floor of the mall is the Express Lingkod Office (ELO) Serbisyo Center, a one-stop-shop service center bringing under one roof both personal and business frontline services of the Parañaque City Government. Other government offices branching in the mall are Philippine Statistics Authority (Civil Registry System outlet), Professional Regulation Commission , and Pag-IBIG Fund . Located at

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3066-462: The government worked with International Finance Corporation , White & Case , Halcrow and other consultants to conduct an open-market invitation to tender for the extension and for a forty-year concession to run the extended line. The project was later shelved, but on February 25, 2010, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo revived plans to extend the line to Cavite. On March 22, 2012, Arroyo's successor, President Benigno Aquino III approved

3139-580: The ground floor of the mall is its indoor transport terminal. An electric vehicle charging station by ACMobility is also located at the mall's Almario Road entrance. The mall will also feature the Landmark Department Store, located along the mall's northeastern section. The department store will have five floors of retail space and was initially planned to be opened within 2023, yet the construction faced delays due to undisclosed factors. The supermarket and food center opened on October 25, 2024, while

3212-407: The high patronage of the line, part of the platform corresponding to the front car of the train is cordoned off for the use of women, children, elderly and disabled passengers. Inside the concourse of some stations are stalls or shops where people can buy food or drinks. Stalls vary by station, and some have fast food stalls. The number of stalls also varies by station, and some stations tend to have

3285-468: The installation of the signaling and communication systems, and the RATP Dev Transdev Asia for the overall engineering, procurement, consultation, construction and assistance services. The extension was built using a full-span launching method, renowned as one of the fastest methods of construction for bridges and elevated viaducts, which cuts time and total land space needed for construction. As

3358-476: The introduction of four-car trains, the station platforms were also extended. The project was completed in 2002. On April 7, 2000, a loan agreement was signed by the Philippine government and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). JBIC extended an ₱8.893 billion loan for the second phase of the capacity expansion project, which was initiated in preparation of the expected high demand by 2004 once

3431-502: The jurisdiction of Caloocan. However, the planned Malvar station was completely shelved by the Aquino administration . Three stations serve as connecting stations between other lines in the metro. Doroteo Jose is indirectly connected to Recto of the LRT Line 2 through a covered walkway; Blumentritt is immediately above its PNR Metro Commuter Line counterpart ; and EDSA is connected to

3504-567: The largest in the country. The mall also features the Seda Manila Bay Hotel, a 350-room 4-star hotel which opened its doors in July 2023, and located along the corners of Abueva Road and Aseana Avenue. The hotel was eventually planned to be opened within 2021 while entering full operations in 2022, yet was pushed back due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country . The 12-storey hotel features 3 meeting rooms; three restaurants, namely

3577-632: The line for twenty years. On May 4, 2017, the 11.7-kilometer (7.3-mile) Cavite Extension broke ground. Another ceremony was held on May 7, 2019, to mark the start of construction, although civil works began the following September 1. The line would be extended from Parañaque southwards, connecting Las Piñas and Bacoor to the Mega Manila railway network . It calls for the construction of eight stations ( Redemptorist , MIA , Asia World , Ninoy Aquino , Dr. Santos , Las Piñas , Zapote , Niog ) and another two planned stations ( Manuyo Uno and Talaba ),

3650-592: The line served a record 620,987 passengers during the Feast of the Black Nazarene , and since the day falls on a working weekday. In 2018, the line carried 300,000 to 500,000 passengers daily, due to the increased number of trains, from 86 vehicles to 113 vehicles available for daily trips. This gradually reduces the waiting time of passengers from 5 minutes to as much as 2 to 3.5 minutes. It also carried as much as 14.63 million passengers monthly in 2018. However, as of 2023,

3723-403: The line's first light rail vehicles, power control, signalling, and telecommunications, as well as provided training and technical assistance. Designed as a public utility rather than a profit center , the line was expected to incur a deficit through 1993, but complete its repayments within a period of 20 years. The government-owned Construction Development Corporation of the Philippines

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3796-498: The line: 63 of these are first-generation, 28 second-generation, 48 third-generation, and 120 fourth-generation cars. Some of the cars, especially those from 1st generation, were decommissioned due to them being cannibalized or involved in accidents. Such as 1037, which was severely damaged in the Rizal Day bombings in 2000, it was subsequently decommissioned afterwards and eventually scrapped. The trains are permitted to run at

3869-504: The loan agreement in December 1994 marked the start of the project. A consortium of Marubeni Corporation , Adtranz , and ABB was tapped in 1996 to execute the ₱4.1 billion project. As part of the initial phase of the expansion project, in addition to structural improvements, Hyundai Precision & Industries supplied seven four-car trains , while the original two-car trains were converted into three-car trains in 1999. In line with

3942-578: The looming expiration of its contract with the LRTA, a labor strike was launched by employees of Meralco Transit Organization (METRO, Inc.). It paralyzed the operations of the line for a week. The LRTA decided not to renew its contract with METRO, Inc. that expired on July 31, 2000, and the former assumed operational responsibility. Line 1 would eventually reach capacity by 1990 due to traffic congestion and air pollution. This led to an extensive refurbishing and structural capacity expansion program funded by Japan's official development assistance . The signing of

4015-515: The market. The Passenger Assist Railway Display System , a passenger information system powered by LCD screens installed near the ceiling of the train that shows news, advertisements, current train location, arrivals and station layouts, are already installed in the third-generation trains, along with the trains of Line 2 and the first-generation trains of Line 3 . By 2023, these units were discreetly removed and, prior to removal, were no longer operating. Dr. Santos station The station

4088-549: The new department store is set to be completed within the 1st half of 2025. LRT Line 1 (Metro Manila) The Light Rail Transit Line 1 , commonly referred to as LRT Line 1 or LRT-1 , is a light rapid transit system line in Metro Manila , Philippines, operated by Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) and owned by the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) as part of the Manila Light Rail Transit System . Originally referred to as Metrorail and

4161-474: The opening of the first phase of the Cavite extension, three remaining stations, which are part of the second and third phases, are also set to start construction south of Dr. Santos by 2026. Malvar station in Caloocan was previously proposed during the construction of the northern extension located between Monumento and Balintawak , becoming a bargaining object during the entire extension line's construction in

4234-512: The original first-generation BN and ACEC trains (railway cars numbered from 1000 ). Most were transformed into three-car trains, although a limited number of two-car trains remain in service. The four-car trains are the more modern second-generation Hyundai Precision / Adtranz ( 1100 ), third-generation Kinki Sharyo / Nippon Sharyo ( 1200 ), and fourth-generation Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) / Mitsubishi ( 13000 ). There are 259 railway cars grouped into 126 trains serving

4307-484: The project never materialized. The extension was first approved by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on August 25, 2000, while its implementing agreement was approved on January 22, 2002, to be undertaken by SNC-Lavalin as a public-private partnership project. In 2003, the company would invest more than $ 1 billion in the extension project. After this proposal was terminated on May 3, 2006,

4380-418: The station would be built, staged a protest along EDSA to urge the government to build the station. Malvar station would eventually be approved in July 2009. Though it was reported that the feasibility study for the station was completed, construction has yet to start. A study about the integration of Metro Manila's railway network, published by JICA in 2001, proposes the through-operation of both LRT-1 and

4453-458: The street level. Driven piles were originally used for 80 percent of the project, with spread footings being used for the remaining portion. However, during construction, it was determined that bored piles should be utilized in some areas to mitigate noise and avoid potential damage to nearby buildings. Additionally, the original use of stockpiled precast piles caused clutter on the streets during construction. In 1981, an economic recession hit

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4526-462: The system would consist of streetcars that were seen before the war , and they would accept bids for the project in the next few months. Following a review by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, later the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the proposal was revised to an elevated railway to avoid building over the city's many intersections, while the option for an underground line

4599-467: The upcoming North Triangle ( SM North EDSA and Trinoma ) are connected to or are near shopping malls and/or other large shopping areas, where commuters are offered more shopping varieties. It is also accessible to major transport terminals in Metro Manila such as Avenida Bus Terminal via Doroteo Jose, Plaza Lawton via Central Terminal, Buendia Bus Terminal via Gil Puyat, Pasay Rotonda via EDSA, Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange via Asia World, and

4672-443: The upcoming North Triangle Common Station . The current designed daily ridership of the line is 560,000 passengers and currently aims to increase the number of passengers being served on the line to more than 800,000 passengers, as the line's south extension is set to be fully operational by 2031. On 2022, the line served a daily average of 216,667, while the annual total of passengers served reached 78 million. On January 9, 2012,

4745-486: The viaduct and the two stations, while the electrical and mechanical systems contracts were assigned to different contractors. Balintawak station opened on March 22, 2010, with FPJ station opening exactly seven months later. In September 2008, then-mayor of Caloocan Enrico Echiverri , petitioned the government to construct Malvar station , an intemediary station between Balintawak and Monumento. Two months later, two thousand residents from Barangay Bagong Barrio, where

4818-414: The waiting time has been officially reported at 5 to 6 minutes. On the first few quarters of 2024, the line served a daily average ridership of 298,740 passengers, and in the later months, the line served over 323,000 passengers daily. The line utlizes a variety of trains in its history and has used three different configurations, such as two-car, three-car, and four-car trainsets. The two-car trains are

4891-440: The ₱60-billion Cavite Extension Project. Dubbed as the biggest infrastructure project under his presidency , the bidding process started on June 4. Although it attracted huge interest from foreign and local firms, four managed to pre-qualify. However, the bidding itself failed in August 2013 due to all but one bidder withdrawing from the process due to financial risks, leaving the lone bidder— Metro Pacific Investments —submitting

4964-643: Was also identified in the Metro Manila Urban Transportation Integration Study Master Plan by the Japan International Cooperation Agency . This would have constructed a 12-to-15-kilometer (7.5 to 9.3 mi) elevated railway from Baclaran to Imus , with extensions leading to Cavite City (10 km; 6.2 mi), Dasmariñas (14.5 km; 9.0 mi), Airport , Sucat (9 km; 5.6 mi), and Alabang (12 km; 7.5 mi). However,

5037-414: Was delayed due to right of way issues. The issues were resolved in 2016 and the project broke ground on May 4, 2017. Meanwhile, construction works on the south extension began on May 7, 2019 after the right of way acquisitions were cleared. On November 15, 2024, Phase 1 of the LRT Line 1 Extension, where the station is part of, was inaugurated by President Bongbong Marcos ; the LRMC management announced

5110-462: Was first approved on August 25, 2000 and the implementing agreement for the project was approved on January 22, 2002. However, construction for the extension was repeatedly delayed until the project was shelved years later. The plans for the southern extension project were restarted as early as 2012 during the Benigno Aquino III administration and was expected to begin construction in 2014 but

5183-481: Was later extended when Carriedo station was opened on April 14, 1984. The line became fully operational on May 12, 1985, when the Rizal Line, the northern section traversing Rizal Avenue between Carriedo and Monumento , was opened. During the first several years, two-car trains that could accommodate up to 748 passengers were utilized. This amounted to a capacity of 20,000 passengers per direction. In July 2000, with

5256-446: Was rejected due to the high water table in Manila and has a half a meter below sea level; this raised the project's cost from ₱1.5 billion to ₱2 billion. An alignment along Rizal and Taft avenues, which spanned from Monumento , Caloocan in the north to Baclaran , Pasay in the south, was selected because it followed a relatively straight path for most of its route. On July 12, 1980, President Ferdinand Marcos created

5329-509: Was the project's sole contractor. Single column cast-in-place concrete piers carrying precast concrete T-girders and a concrete deck slab were used for the original line from Monumento to Baclaran. The columns are spaced apart by 20 to 27 meters (66 to 88 ft) rising from a cap on top of bored or driven concrete piles . Four of the 2.1-meter (7 ft) wide girders are side by side in each span to accommodate bidirectional standard-gauge railway tracks located 6.1 meters (20 ft) above

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