LRT 1 to go on limited operations May 28 to 30

The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) will go on limited operations starting Saturday (May 28) to next Monday (May 30), with its trains not passing through some stations so it can integrate the signaling system of its North Extension Project into its existing line. In an advisory on its website Wednesday afternoon, the LRT Administration said shuttle buses will be made available for commuters in areas affected by the limited operations. "The Light Rail Transit Authority Line 1 will temporarily operate only from Baclaran to Blumentritt station starting May 28 to 30, 2011 to integrate the signalling system of the North Extension Project with the existing LRT Line 1 system to ensure a more efficient and safer rail service," it said. It said shuttle buses will be available during the LRT's operating hours to ferry passengers who may want to ride. Such buses will go to the following stations and back: