Shorter MRT operating hours on Christmas, New Year

The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) will implement shorter operating hours during the Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Rizal Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day in anticipation of the low turnout of passengers during the holiday season. (Photo: MRT-3 Philippines/Facebook)

MANILA — The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) will implement shorter operating hours during the Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Rizal Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day in anticipation of the low turnout of passengers during the holiday season.

The MRT management said in its advisory Wednesday that the operating hours will be as follows:
December 24 — 4:45 a.m. to 8:26 p.m.
December 25 — 6:30 a.m. to 9:50 p.m.
December 30 — 4:45 a.m. to 9:50 p.m.
December 31 — 4:45 a.m. to 8:26 p.m.
January 1 — 6:30 a.m. to 9:50 pm

A regular manpower schedule will still be maintained for the duration of the holiday season.