The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Tuesday unveiled the first batch of new trains for the Light Rail Transit Line 1’s (LRT1) Cavite extension.
During the arrival ceremony, the four new trains were displayed to the public which comprise the first batch of 120 train cars from Spain and Mexico.
“Nineteen years ago, this project was started. So, under the Duterte Administration, we pushed and pushed hard. That is why today, we see the steps of the whole realization of this project--partial operability within this year, by accepting the trains and the cars,” Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said.
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa expressed support for the Duterte administration's programs.
“I served JICA as an Executive Senior Vice President for four years, so I share this same ardent passion with the DOTr leadership. Now that I’m here in this country, I made it my commitment to work closely with our friends from the Philippine government to achieve these infrastructure goals, together with JICA,” Koshikawa said.
Upon completion of the extension project, LRT1 is expected to connect Baclaran and Bacoor, Cavite in just 25 minutes from the current travel time of one hour and 10 minutes.—LDF, GMA News
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