MRT 3 to be on heightened alert for Undas 2024
MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) will be on heightened alert from October 31 to November 5 to ensure passenger safety during Undas, the Department of Transportation said on Tuesday.
MRT-3 General Manager Oscar Bongon said additional security and station personnel will be deployed at various stations, with coordination in place with the Philippine National Police for police assistance desks.
“Tuloy-tuloy po ang operasyon ng MRT-3 ngayong darating na Undas. Mangyari lamang din po na sundin ng ating mga pasahero ang mga security protocols sa mga tren at istasyon upang mapanatiling ligtas ang kanilang biyahe,” Bongon said.
“Mayroon po tayong mga security personnel, commuter welfare personnel, at stations personnel para umagapay sa kanila sa biyahe. Maaari ding magreport ng anumang security concern sa mga police assistant desks,” he added, as quoted in an advisory.
(MRT-3 operations will continue throughout Undas. We ask all passengers to follow security protocols on trains and at stations to ensure a safe journey. Our security personnel, commuter welfare personnel, and station staff are ready to assist travelers. Passengers can also report any security concerns at the police assistant desks.)
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Article continues after this advertisementRegular operating hours will be observed during the mentioned dates, with first trips at 4:30 a.m. from North Avenue Station and 5:05 a.m. from Taft Avenue Station.
The last trips will be at 9:30 p.m. from North Avenue and 10:09 p.m. from Taft Avenue. — Stefani Tacugue, trainee