The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) on Monday said the operations of LRT Line 2 will be suspended on Holy Thursday until Easter Sunday (April 6 to 9).
The rail authority also said a day before the suspension of operations (Holy Wednesday) it will implement a shortened operating schedule.
The shortened operating schedule will be at 7 p.m. only for both Recto and Antipolo routes.
LRTA administrator Hernando Cabrera said the four-day shutdown will give the rail firm enough time to conduct thorough maintenance on LRT-2 trains, station facilities, and equipment to ensure the system’s reliability and safety.
“We normally take advantage of the Holy Week to perform our yearly maintenance activities. With this, we appeal for understanding from the riding public and request that they plan their trip and take alternative transportation during this period,” Cabrera said.
After the Holy Week, normal operations of the LRT-2, which connects Recto and Antipolo, will resume next Monday, April 10, with trips starting at 5 a.m.