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RATP Dev and Light Rail Manila Corporation Celebrate Ten Years of Partnership on the Light Rail Transit Line 1 in the Philippines
RATP Dev and Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) are delighted to mark ten years of successful collaboration on the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1). RATP Dev has provided LRMC with support in both the technical and operational aspects of LRT-1. This partnership has been crucial in facilitating the daily mobility of over 350,000 passengers, making LRT-1 an essential component of one of Southeast Asia’s oldest transport systems.
Known as the Green Line, LRT Line 1 is the first metro line of the Manila LRT system. Operational since 1984, LRT-1 has been a cornerstone of Manila’s public transport network covering 20.7 km with 20 stations.
Over the past decade, RATP Dev and LRMC have overcome numerous challenges, particularly those arising from Manila’s increasing urban density. Despite these hurdles, the partnership has flourished, significantly enhancing the region’s public transportation landscape.
Henri Pottier, CEO Asia-Pacific for RATP Dev said: “As we celebrate this milestone, we reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had with LRMC. Our shared commitment to improving public transportation in Manila has been the cornerstone of our success. We look forward to continuing this collaboration and bringing even more innovative solutions to the region”.
Jose Ma. K. Lim, President and CEO of LRMC added: “The partnership between LRMC and RATP Dev has been valuable in enabling us to achieve our goal of upgrading the LRT-1 service through the years. RATP Dev has supported LRMC in both technical and operational aspects of LRT-1, ensuring that our maintenance and operational readiness programs are in place and effectively implemented when we operate Phase 1 of Cavite Extension later this year”.
RATP Dev also serves as a technical advisor for the Manila Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension project. This initiative will extend the current 20.7 km LRT Line 1 by approximately 11.7 km, further boosting connectivity in the Metro Manila area.
The Cavite Extension project aims to ease traffic congestion and stimulate commercial development around the rail stations. The extended line will reduce travel time between Baclaran and Bacoor from 70 minutes to 25 minutes, benefiting 800,000 passengers daily.
SOURCE: RATP DEV
