LRT, MRT and PNR Modernization Project and Rolling Stock Project

LRT-MRT-PNR Modernization Project and Rolling Stock Project
Implementing Agencies

• Light Rail Transit Authority (Lines 1 and 2)
• Metro Rail Transit Corporation (Line 3 and Line 5)
• Philippine National Railways (NorthRail and SouthRail)
• Universal LRT Corporation (Line 4, 7, 8 and 9)
• Department of Transportation and Communications

Project Description

Because of an expanding rail network, the LRT-MRT-PNR System Map could no longer afford to have each direction of travel represented by a different color. Eventually, the map would run out of colors to use to represent each direction of travel. This was the main reason behind the revamp. Using the acclaimed London Underground Map as a reference, the LRT-MRT-PNR System Map was revamped, as announced by the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications, Mr. Joseph Emilio Abaya.

Colors were used to represent each line rather than each direction of travel, cutting the usage of colors by half and preserving other colors for future lines.

• Red for North-South Line
• Green for East-West Line
• Blue for North-Southwest Line
• Yellow for Espana-Commonwealth Line
• Rich Maroon for Caloocan-Fort Bonifacio Line
• Purple for North-East Line
• Orange for East Rail Line
• Grey for Rizal Park-North Avenue Line
• Pink for C5 Line

The Manila LRT and MRT to have Automatic platform gates in underground and elevated stations that prevents riders from falling on to the tracks. Line 1 to 12 stations also have LCD screens that display the wait times for the next train. Line 1 to 12 trains have digital voice announcements and LCD passenger information display. Automated station announcements are recorded in English, Hong Kong Cantonese, Standard Mandarin, Spanish, Portuguese and Filipino.

Platform screen doors by Westinghouse Brake and Signal Company Ltd (a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group) are installed at all elevated LRT and MRT stations. Manila's Light Rail Transit (LRT) was the second rapid transit system in Southeast Asia world to incorporate platform screen doors in its stations in 2005. These doors serve to prevent suicides, enable climate control within the station (better ventilation and air conditioning), better security control as access to the tunnels and tracks is restricted and for passenger safety considerations.

There is generally 2 series of the full height platform screen doors in use. The first series, installed at all elevated and underground stations along the North South Line, the East West Line (except Katipunan station in Quezon City) and the EDSA Line (except Buendia and Ayala Station in Makati City), have been in use since 2007. These cost about an additional S$1 million per platform. The latest series of platform screen doors, featuring a sleeker design and incorporating more glass surfaces, are installed at all elevated stations along the two driverless trains, North East Line and Circle Line. The Shaw Boulevard and Boni stations had installed screen doors, on the basic existing lines.

Aside from the modernization of the system, the LRT, MRT and PNR provides an obstacle-free environment within the entire system; all stations and trains are handicap accessible. Features include: handicap-capable restrooms, ramps, walkalators, escalators and elevators for wheelchairs and strollers, tactile guide paths, extra-wide faregates, and trains with a designated wheelchair area.

Each station is equipped with LED passenger information displays and LCD TVs both in the concourse and on the platforms which display the notification ticker to display announcements and train arrival and departure times.

Also includes the fare integration of the lines using the Credit Card Rechargeable Contactless SmartCard Technology to facilitate the transfer of passengers between the existing lines making it more convenient to travel using the railway system.

Recently a new study for the Metro Manila Rail Network has been unveiled by the DOTC undersecretary for Public Information Dante Velasco that LRT 1, MRT 2, and MRT 3 will be under one management, The Light Rail Transit Authority. This is due to maintenance cost issues for Line 1's maintenance cost is approximately Php 35 Million only, Line 2 is Php 25 Million only, while Line 3 has a staggering Php 100 Million maintenance cost. Another reason for this study is for the unification of the LRT 1 and the MRT 3 lines. According to DOTC Undersecretary for Rails Glicerio Sicat, the transfer is set by the government in June 2015.

As of January 13, 2011, Light Rail Transit Authority Chief Rafael S. Rodriguez took over as officer-in-charge of MRT-3 in preparation for the integration of operations of Yellow, Purple, and Blue Lines.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and various mayors of Metro Manila through the Metro Manila Council (MMC) have approved plans by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to extend the Light Rail Transit (LRT) 1 and LRT 2 lines.

The extension plans were approved in Monday's meeting of the MMC serving as the Regional Development Council (RDC) at the Makati City Hall on January 23, 2014

The DOTC said that although the LRT Line 1 (which runs from Baclaran in Pasay City to the Roosevelt Station in Quezon City) is physically connected with the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) line, operationally it is not.

System Map

Proposed System Map

LRT Line 1 Refurbished Rolling Stock Project

Implementing Agency

• Light Rail Transit Authority
• Department of Transportation and Communications

Project Description

First and most urgent is the purchase of 48 additional coaches for LRT-1 that will cost around P3.8 billion.

Additional coaches will increase passenger load of trains and decrease the waiting time at the stations which is currently at 6-7 minutes.

The international standard is 2-3 minutes waiting time.

A refurbished BN ACEC 1st Generation LRV and Kinki Sharyo and Nippon Sharyo 3rd Generation LRV features a Active Route Map and the STARiS version 2.0 features real-time multi-purpose displays that features landmarks in the vicinity of a station when the train arrives at a station. Animated advertisements, including local commercials and movie trailers will also be available.

The 4-car BN ACEC 1st Generation LRV and Kinki Sharyo and Nippon Sharyo 3rd Generation LRV stainless steel trains feature electrically operated automatic sliding doors, larger gangway, air-conditioning, dedicated space for passengers with reduced mobility, route map in English & Traditional Chinese, LED display and announcement for passenger information, and luggage racks. They will be equipped with a regenerative braking system ensuring significant energy savings. These cars, although similar to their counterparts running on the LRT-1, they feature LCD showing the station number and station name in each car.

The trains underwent a four year mid-life refurbishment program, which was completed on 2 January 2016.

LRT, MRT and PNR Rolling Stock Acquisition Project

Implementing Agencies

• Light Rail Transit Authority (Lines 1 and 2) 
• Metro Rail Transit Corporation (Line 3) 
• Philippine National Railways (NorthRail and SouthRail) 
• Universal LRT Corporation (Line 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9) 
• Department of Transportation and Communications

Project Description

The coaches are fire retardant, air-conditioned and designed to reduce noise and vibration, and will feature both high seating capacity and ample space for standing passengers. They will be outfitted with a number of features for safety and convenience, including LCD screens, 3D route maps, first-aid kits, wheelchair facilities, fire-fighting equipment and intercom systems permitting communication with the train driver. Each coach will furthermore feature a black box to assist in accident investigations.

LRT-1, MRT-3 and PNR Southrail Trains in the Pipeline

LRT Line 1 Trains

• Low Floor LRV for Changchun 
• Bombardier Innovia Metro Advanced Rapid Transit Beijing Airport Line Mark II vehicle assembled by the Changchun Railcar Company. 
• A Goninan (UGL)/CSR Phase IV Light Rail vehicle

MRT Line 3 Trains

• Madrid Metro Series 2000
• Madrid Metro Series 3000
• U-Bahn Type T1

PNR Southrail Trains

• Chūō Line E233-0 series
• E233-3000 series

Closing the loop (P6 billion budget) - target date of completion in 2016

Implementing Agencies

• Light Rail Transit Authority (Line 1)
• Metro Rail Transit Corporation (Line 3) 
• Universal LRT Corporation (Line 4) 
• Department of Transportation and Communications

Location Map

Project Description

"Closing the Loop" involves constructing an additional station is in front of SM City North EDSA Annex with three lines thru Line 1, MRT-3 & MRT-7. Building in between LRT-1's Roosevelt Station and MRT Line 3's North Avenue Station in front of Trinoma Mall in order to connect the two lines. Passengers will be able to transfer from one line to another without leaving the LRT/MRT complex.

On November 21, 2013, the NEDA board, chaired by President Benigno Aquino III approved the construction of a common station within North Avenue between SM North EDSA and TriNoma Mall. It is estimated to cost 1.4 Billion Pesos.

The project aims to provide a common station for easy passenger transfer between & among LRT-1, MRT-3, MRT-7, & road-based transportation systems.

The proposed 6,098 square meter common station would cost P1.39 billion. Construction starts in the third quarter of 2015 and is expected to be finished by the third quarter of 2016.

The DOTC said that once completed, the common station could serve at least 69,750 passengers per day. The DOTC added that passengers could transfer from an LRT 1 train to an MRT 3 train in just about a minute using the common station.

STATUS:

• On August 5, 2013 the NEDA-ICC Cabinet Committee approved the proposed location of Common Station adjacent to Trinoma and the MRT3 North Avenue Station.
• The Malvar Station is under study by the DOTC relative to the requirements for NEDA approval.
• Delayed implementation of west walkway at Monumento Station because of the Right-of-Way problem. The land title is not yet annotated by the owner which is a requirement per the MOA between LRTA and Intraland (the owner). 

Automatic Fare Collection System (P1.72 billion budget)

The contactless AFCS (automatic fare collection system) will integrate the ticketing system between the LRT and the MRT and PNR. Passengers will no longer have to spend a lot of time lining up just to buy tickets, which can be bought from other retail outlets such as grocery stores.

A new type of ticket will also be used. Instead of the magnetized ones currently being used, the more durable "rechargeable contactless" credit cards will be made available. Just like cellphone cards, these train tickets are also "loadable," as they will be using a technology similar to the Octopus card system in Hong Kong.

On January 31, 2014, DOTC awarded the right to build and operate the smart-card system to AF Consortium. The group comprise of Ayala Corporation’s BPI and Globe Telecom, Metro Pacific's Smart Communications and Meralco FinServe, MSI Global, which developed automated fare collection systems’ software in Singapore and Bangkok, and SMRT, which operates Singapore’s mass transit system. It posted a negative bid of PhP 1,088,103,900.00, which edged out the SM Group’s bid of PhP 1,088,000,000.00. Under the terms of the AF Consortium bid, there will be an upfront payment of PhP 279 million and the balance of PhP 800 million will then be paid in transaction fees when ridership volume reaches 750 million transactions per quarter. 72% of the total amount will only be paid to the government in 2024 or 2025, and only if the conditional volume is met.

LRT Line 1 Rehablitation (P269 billion budget) - target date of completion in 4th quarter of 2015

The LRTA last week issued a notice to proceed to OMMC-KORAIL-Erin Marty-Jorgman Joint Venture to replace 23 kilometers of rail of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) within 20 months from the receipt of the notice.

In November 2012, OMMC-KORAIL-Erin Marty-Jorgman Joint Venture won the bidding for the P269 million LRT1 Rehabilitation Project. The project was supposed to start in May 2013, but the Commission on Audit had raised procedural issues, which had since been resolved

Cavite LRT Extension (P60 billion budget) - target date of completion in 2015 with first 4 stations operational and fully operational by 2016

Ten new stations will be constructed after LRT's Line 1 Baclaran Station, enabling the train system to go all the way to Bacoor, Cavite. From Roxas Boulevard, it will also go through the airport area, making it more convenient for travellers to use the LRT to go to NAIA. The coaches will also have provisions for baggage and luggage.

DESCRIPTION/PARTICULARS:

Construction of approximately 11.7-kilometers railway line from its tie in point at the terminus of LRT Line 1 at the Baclaran Terminal to Niyog Station at Bacoor, Cavite; approximately 10.5 kilometers will be elevated & 1.2 kilometers will be at grade.

• Construction of eight (8) stations with provision of two (2) additional stations & satellite depot at the south end of the line. 
• Installation of intermodal facilities at high-demand stations, namely Niyog, Zapote, and Dr. Santos Stations.
• Supply and installation of 120 light rail vehicles (30 trains)*
• Operations and Maintenance of the integrated line by the concessionaire with systems enhancement works throughout the concession period.
• Expansion of existing depot in Pasay to accommodate new fleet that need to be added to the system with expanded services. 

PROJECT SCOPE/COMPONENTS 

• Civil Works Components
• Construction of the south extension of LRT Line 1, including eight (8) passenger stations with provision for two (2) additional stations; 
• Development of one (1) satellite depot; 
• Expansion of existing depot in Pasay; and 
• Development of three (3) intermodal facilities.
• Electro-mechanical (E&M) Works
• Train control, signalling and communications;
• Traction power and other miscellaneous systems.
• Rolling Stock
• Rehabilitation/refurbishment of existing 52 light rail vehicles (LRVs);
• Procurement of additional 120 LRVs (30 four- car trains).
• Operation and Maintenance (O&M)
• O&M of Existing LRT Line 1 upon contract award; and 
• Subsequent O&M of the integrated LRT Line 1 system.
• Consultancy Services for the Rolling Stocks, Depot Construction/Expansion, EMS & Civil Works.
• ROW and preparatory works

Note: * Based on Minutes of Discussion dated August 17, 2012

PPP CONCESSION STRUCTURE: 

• Legal Framework: Philippine BOT Law and its IRR
• Build-Transfer-Operate (BTO) variant under the BOT Law
• Counterparties to the Concession
• Contracting Party: Philippine Government represented by DOTC and LRTA
• Contracted Party: Concessionaire Company 

LRT Line 2 East Extension Project (P10 billion budget) - target date of completion in the 1st-2nd quarter of 2015

This involves the design and construction of a 4.19-kilometer extension from the existing Santolan Station to Masinag Junction (intersection of Marcos Highway and Sumulong Highway).

Two stations will be built at Emerald Drive, Cainta, Rizal (in front of Robinson's Place Metro East), SM City Masinag and Masinag Junction, Antipolo City. This project will provide rapid and reliable mode of transit to the east of Manila and to various strategic commercial, industrial and educational districts in Metro Manila.
The LRT 2 line extension would cost about P9.5 million to build and is slated to be finished by 2016. It is projected to serve at least 526,400 passengers per week by 2045.

MRT Line 7 (North-East Line) - target date of completion in 2015

The MRT 7 Project, which will cost P62.7 billion, involves the construction of a 22.8-kilometer rail system from North Avenue station in EDSA Quezon City to the proposed Intermodal Transportation Terminal (ITT) in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.

There will be 14 stations along the project, which will pass through Commonwealth Ave., Regalado Ave., and Quirino Highway.