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[edit] Interior of trains

Are there any shots of the interior of the trains? Other transit FAs like MTR included such photos. --Madchester 03:28, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

None that I'm aware of. Since there's a photo ban in effect, I might have to use my cell phone to take a picture of the train interior. Well, that, contributions, or a fair use photo. --Akira123323 Say what? | Track record 12:46, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Purple line??

A caption says:

A Purple Line train parked at Santolan station.

If this is the Purple Line, why the conspicuous yellow color on the train and the roof of the station? Michael Hardy 14:16, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

The Purple Line was named such by President Arroyo for the purple motif. The purple is more predominant than the yellow on trains and stations, and in fact, I think that was a chosen livery. But anyway, here is the official livery description from the LRTA:
Recently, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo re-christened the Megatren as the Purple Line, noting the bright violet and canary yellow blends on the lower edge of the coaches, running from the front and all the way to the rear end. The colors and design denote the uniqueness of Philippine ethnicity.
Anyway, I think it was the LRTA's choice of colors. --Akira123323 Say what? | Track record 14:33, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] The Ticket Prices Went Up?

I went to the Philippines years ago and the prices of the tickets seemed to have risen. Anonymous__Anonymous 19:05, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

They sure have in the past few years to cover rising electricity prices and other operating costs. But, the good thing from this is that even though current prices range from 12-15 pesos, the LRT is still the cheapest metro in Southeast Asia. --Akira123323 Say what? | Track record 00:31, 1 July 2006 (UTC)


It really should be rewritten to avoid mention of actual prices, or pricing schemes cause these are subject to change... The key concept is that the electronic ticketing system of the LRT line is in place to facilitate the movement of commuters (minimal queueing). --d2e
Other metro FAs also quote prices on their pages (see MTR and Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore) for examples), other than detail how their systems work. The prices can be changed as needed. --Sky Harbor 14:01, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
But one can't help but think that this is a propaganda piece rather than an encyclopedia entry, there's even free plugin for Dimsum 'n Dumplings, and Waffle Time. Merge with this wiki (along with its lrt station links, which is lacking in this piece) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila_LRT_Purple_Line --d2e —Preceding unsigned comment added by 210.1.81.15 (talk • contribs)
It was suggested in the peer review that I place the station links elsewhere (that's why we have the list of Strong Republic Transit System stations). But then again, since each line of the LRT is unique, there's an article for the LRT as a whole, the Yellow Line and the Purple Line. And with regards to your so-called "propaganda", why do they show the types of stores in a typical MTR station? The same logic applies here with Dimsum 'n Dumplings and Waffle Time. --Sky Harbor 05:52, 30 September 2006 (UTC)
The yellow line is now using signs used at the purple line. Should this be included? (And yes, I think Waffles should be gone too because the waffles don't taste great lol) --Howard the Duck 14:47, 14 October 2006 (UTC)
I did notice that, and it makes the stations look nicer, don't you think? But then again, if we have franchised food stalls inside a station, readers should know what they are (in MTR fashion). --Sky Harbor 23:10, 14 October 2006 (UTC)
Should it be added that the two lines now have the same signs? Also, why not creating a pic of those signs? What we need is font. It has a yellow border, blue background and white text. --Howard the Duck 05:29, 15 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Track

I've been leisurely reading LRT station articles and I've corrected some of them:

  1. Rizal Avenue Extension starts at Monumento and ends at Rizal Ave. cor. Jose Abad Santos Ave.
  2. Rizal Avenue ends at Recto Avenue when Atienza blocked the street (lol).
  3. The track continues at the street formerly known as Rizal Avenue now known as a pedestrian park up to the Pasig River.
  4. The track then follows A. Villegas, before it crosses the street to Taft Ave. before its intersection with Ayala Blvd.

After that I dunno. I know Taft extends all the way into EDSA. I dunno where it ends. --Howard the Duck 04:13, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

If I'm correct, it ends at Redemptorist Road. Check this map image of Baclaran LRT Station. --Sky Harbor 21:54, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
I dunno about that, since it came from the LRT website, the same source of the Blumentritt-Tayuman map. --Howard the Duck 14:05, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Gauge

I'd imagine the yellow line is narrower. The trains at the purple line are not as narrow as those of the yellow line. --Howard the Duck 14:05, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

They're the same gauge, but we have to consider that the trains on LRT-1 are light rail trains, while the trains on MRT-2 are heavy rail metro trains. --Sky Harbor 03:20, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
Maybe the chairs on the yellow line are wider. --Howard the Duck 07:34, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
If you'll look at the gap between the platforms on the stations, the Purple Line has a larger gap due to having larger trains. The Yellow Line on the other hand, has a smaller gap compared to its purple counterpart so it's limited to using narrower trains. --Mithril Cloud 03:19, 27 January 2007 (UTC)
So its possible to have the same gauge despite having different widths of the trains? --Howard the Duck 10:42, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
Probably. I think the trains from other countries using the standard gauge are even wider than the Purple line rolling stock. --Mithril Cloud 12:20, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
I think I get it now, hehehe. --Howard the Duck 12:25, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Network map needed

Somebody has deleted the original map of this network. A new one is needed. Valentinian (talk) / (contribs) 21:55, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Future expansion

(Imported from the MRT talkpage)

THE Philippine government plans to float bonds or IOUs to raise funds for the extension of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 in Monumento to North Avenue in Quezon City, a high-ranking DOTC official said Monday.

In an interview, Guiling A. Mamondiong, undersecretary for railway of the Department of Transportation and Communications, said the government will sell bonds worth $120 million to provide funding for the 5.4-kilometer railway from Monumento to Quezon City.

Mamondiong said the expansion comprises three new stations—Balintawak, Muñoz and North Avenue.

“The feasibility and detailed engineering study are undergoing,” he confirmed, saying further the LRT Line 1 and the MRT 3 loop will be closed by 2010.

The LRT Line 1 North extension project will replace the abandoned Edsa North Transit (ENT) project. It will run from North Avenue to Malabon and connect NorthRail project.

With that said, the LRT's the one going to get extended, not the MRT. How about including the expansion update to the article? -- Mithril Cloud 10:24, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

To rekindle this old discussion, I find it quite ludicrous that it will be the LRT and not the MRT that they are extending to North Avenue (Monumento for the MRT). I still find it more logical technology-wise that the MRT should be extended. But, that's what the government wants anyway. I'll find a way to add it in, partly because many media sources are conflicting over the issue of which is getting extended. --Sky Harbor 13:57, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Bikes on board

You have not mentioned in the article whether it is possible to load bicycles on board. Amir bike (talk) 12:18, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

That information is not available. I know they're not allowed on the MRT because the proportions of a bike are too big for the train (maximum allowed size for baggage is 3 feet x 3 feet), but I'm not so sure about the LRT. I'll confirm this. --Sky Harbor 02:29, 19 January 2008 (UTC)