map of lrt line 1-2 and mrt 3 stations

Map Guide to Manila’s LRT and MRT Stations

Map of LRT and MRT Stations in Manila

Each planned adventure, as the saying goes, begins with a good map. Below is a diagram showing the locations of the MRT 3 and the LRT lines 1 and 2.

map of lrt line 1-2 and mrt 3 stations
Map of LRT lines 1 and 2 and MRT 3 stations. (Image by: @komyutkai)

Disclaimer: This is the most recent and complete map that is currently available online. This map does not take into account newly constructed stations or lines. MRT 7 is still under completion. Despite this, the map is still useful, especially for Manila commuters who need to navigate from point A to point B.

The state of Manila commuters

Those who live or work in the metropolis of Manila and commute there use public transportation to get to and from their destinations. The Philippines’ capital, Manila, is one of the most densely inhabited cities in the world with a population of over 12 million. Due to the overwhelming number of commuters, the transportation system is frequently overburdened, resulting in frequent traffic jams and extended travel times.

In Manila, buses, jeepneys, and trains are the most frequently used public transit options. Particularly during rush hour, buses and jeepneys are frequently overcrowded, forcing passengers to stand for extended periods of time. Moreover, trains are frequently used, especially the LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 lines, which provide service to many areas. However, the train system is often plagued by technical problems and breakdowns, which can cause significant delays.

When taking public transportation in Manila, travelers must contend with a number of issues, including safety worries, protracted wait periods, and a lack of seating. The government has taken a number of actions to solve these problems, including building new transportation infrastructure, increasing the number of trains and buses in the fleet, and tightening safety requirements. Despite these efforts, Manila commuters still face daily struggles with transportation, which can impact their quality of life and ability to access employment, education, and other essential services.

Update as of August 2024:

Below  is the future rail map of Metro Manila

LRT-1 Cavite Extension, MRT Line 7, Metro Manila Subway, NSCR, are all Under Construction.
The Extension of LRT 2 to Antipolo was completed in 2021.

Map of LRT and MRT Stations in Manila
Metro Manila Rail Transit Map (Image by: BorealTrader)
Map of LRT and MRT Stations in Manila
Future Metro Manila Rail Transit Map (Image by: Rozette Policarpio)

Philippine railway projects ongoing/current underway

 

South Commuter Railway Project
South Commuter Railway Project (Image by: ADB)

South Commuter Railway Project, Cofinanced with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).The Philippines’ South Commuter Railway Project (SCRP) is part of the 163 km North–South Commuter Railway network that will link Clark, Pampanga to Calamba, Laguna by 2028.

“The project will support the construction of the 54.6-kilometer (km) Blumentritt-Calamba section of the North-South Commuter Railway connecting Metro Manila and Calamba, located in Laguna Province around 50 km south of Manila. The Project will provide improved connectivity in the public transport network by connecting with all existing LRT/MRT-lines in Metro Manila. It includes a connecting line to the planned Metro Manila Subway, which will improve connectivity by operating direct trains for passengers travelling from Calamba to Bonifacio Global City, Ortigas and Quezon City along the Metro Manila Subway. The new railway line will provide affordable, reliable and safe public transport, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut the journey time by half to less than one hour. The project will be cofinanced by Japan International Cooperation Agency. The government is also constructing the 37 km Tutuban-Malolos section and the 53.1 km Malolos-Clark Railway Project (MFF Facility Concept 0106-PHI).” (Asian Development Bank. May 2022).

Metro Manila Subway Project
MRT-7. Traversing Quezon City via Commonwealth Avenue and San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan.
LRT-1 Cavite Extension
LRT-2 East Extension Project
MRT-3 Rehabilitation project

 

Reference:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB). 2022.South Commuter Railway Project. (https://www.adb.org/countries/philippines/south-commuter-railway-project). Accessed August 23, 2-24.

BorealTrader. 2023. https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines/comments/15g94z3/i_made_a_map_of_the_metro_manila_transit_rail/. Accessed August 23, 2-24.

 

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4 thoughts on “Map Guide to Manila’s LRT and MRT Stations”

  1. Thank you for the station map overview of all 3 light rail which also includes Antipolo. Did a search online and most are not updated. Any good sites on Bus routes, pricing/payment method, schedules and using jeepneys and those UV Express vans (cost, and how to use).

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