MRT3 fields 21 train sets, records highest number in its 20-year history

The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 management announced on Thursday that for the first time in its 20-year operations history it was able to deploy 21 train sets on Wednesday, September 16.

In a Facebook post, the management said that the move shortened the waiting time interval between trains, and enabled the rail line to increase its passenger capacity.

“This is a product of DOTr and MRT3’s collaboration to improve the rail line’s service for the riding public. We want to keep our commitment to provide our passengers with the best service they can experience. As Secretary Tugade always says, we owe it to our passengers,” MRT3 Director for Operations Michael Capati said.

DOTr MRT-3 Press release
17 September 2020

MRT-3 FIELDS 21 TRAIN SETS; RECORDS HIGHEST NUMBER OF RUNNING TRAINS ON THE MAINLINE IN HISTORY#DOTrPH????????#RailwaysSectorWorks

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— DOTrPH ???????? (@DOTrPH) September 17, 2020

Unlike in the recent past where unloading of passengers due to technical glitches was part of the daily news, the management said "MRT3 recorded no unloading incident for the past three months or since the resumption of public transportation on 01 June 2020 under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ), and while on limited capacity."

It added that health and safety protocols are being strictly observed inside the train such as observing appropriate physical distancing, wearing of face shield and face mask, no eating, no talking and answering of calls on any digital device. —LBG, GMA News