By Prince Golez
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday led the inauguration of the P9.5-billion Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 2 East Extension Project that involves the construction of a four-kilometer extension of the existing LRT-2 system from Santolan, Pasig City to Masinag in Antipolo City, Rizal.
In his speech, Duterte said the extension projects aims to improve mobility and ensure transportation connectivity, particularly in the eastern part of Metro Manila.
“Now, our commuters can travel faster, be more productive at work, and enjoy quality time with their loved ones, especially in the middle of this health crisis,” according to him.
The Chief Executive thanked the workers and engineers who took part in the planning and construction of the railway extension and the two new stations.
The extended LRT-2 line will open two new stations: the Marikina Station, located in front of Robinsons Metro East and Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall in Cainta, and the Antipolo Station, built before the Masinag Junction in Antipolo City.
Duterte also commended the Department of Transportation and all its private sector partners for the completion of the project despite the difficulties posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The opening of two additional LRT 2 stations will increase the line’s daily capacity by 80,000 passengers and reduce the usual three-hour travel time from Recto in Manila to Masinag in Antipolo to just 40 minutes.
Source: Latest Politics News Today (Politics.com.ph)
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