LRT-1 Halts Operations During Holy Week Break

Suspension Covers Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday

  • Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) announces temporary closure of LRT-1 from April 2 to April 5, 2026
  • Maundy Thursday falls on April 2, with Easter Sunday observed on April 5
  • Railway operators cite annual preventive maintenance schedule as reason for the shutdown

All Three Metro Rail Lines Affected

  • LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 all suspend operations during the same four-day period
  • Philippine National Railways has yet to announce its Holy Week schedule
  • Coordinated maintenance effort aims to ensure safe and reliable service for the rest of the year

Pre-Suspension Schedules Released for Each Line

LRT-1 Daily Operations Before April 2

  • First trips depart at 4:30 a.m. from both terminal stations
  • Last trip from Baclaran station at 10:00 p.m.
  • Last trip from Roosevelt station at 10:15 p.m.
  • Normal operations continue through April 1, 2026

LRT-2 and MRT-3 Schedules

  • LRT-2 follows the same 4:30 a.m. first-trip schedule as LRT-1
  • Last trips from Antipolo and Recto stations at 7:00 p.m.
  • MRT-3 maintains regular business operations from April 3 to April 5
  • All three lines resume normal schedules on Monday, April 6, 2026

Why the Annual Holy Week Maintenance Window Matters

Infrastructure Upgrades During Low-Traffic Period

  • Holy Week sees significantly reduced ridership as many Metro Manila residents travel to provinces
  • Maintenance crews use the downtime to conduct thorough inspections of tracks, signals, and rolling stock
  • Repairs performed during this window are critical for preventing service disruptions in the months ahead

Commuters Advised to Plan Ahead

  • Alternative transportation options should be arranged before the suspension takes effect
  • Bus routes and point-to-point buses may experience heavier passenger volume during the shutdown
  • LRTA encourages the public to monitor official social media channels for real-time updates

What to Expect After Holy Week

Full Service Restoration Expected Monday

  • All LRT and MRT lines target Monday, April 6 for complete service restoration
  • Passengers should anticipate possible residual adjustments as new systems undergo testing
  • The annual maintenance is part of a broader effort to modernize aging rail infrastructure in Metro Manila