MRT-7 Project to Feature 14 Stations, Including San Jose del Monte
MRT-7 to operate with 14 stations, including SJDM – DOTr
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) in the Philippines confirmed that the Metro Rail Transit 7 (MRT-7) will operate with 14 stations, including the San Jose del Monte station. The project aims to start partial operations by 2027, benefiting around 300,000 passengers daily.
- 01The MRT-7 project will consist of 14 stations, contrary to earlier reports suggesting only 13.
- 02The San Jose del Monte (SJDM) station remains part of the approved project alignment.
- 03Operations for 12 stations are expected to begin by the second quarter of 2027.
- 04The entire line will significantly reduce travel time from two to three hours to just 35 minutes.
- 05Once fully operational, the MRT-7 is projected to serve approximately 300,000 passengers daily.
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) in the Philippines has clarified that the Metro Rail Transit 7 (MRT-7) project will include 14 stations, with the San Jose del Monte (SJDM) station confirmed as part of the alignment. This announcement counters previous reports suggesting that only 13 stations would be operational. The MRT-7 spans 22 kilometers and will feature key stations such as Quezon North Avenue Joint Station, Quezon Memorial Circle, and Tala. The DOTr plans to commence operations for 12 of these stations, from Sacred Heart to North Avenue, by the second quarter of 2027, while the SJDM and Tala stations are scheduled to open in 2028. Once completed, the MRT-7 is expected to accommodate around 300,000 passengers daily, significantly reducing travel time from several hours to just 35 minutes.
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The MRT-7 project will enhance public transportation in the region, significantly reducing travel times and increasing accessibility for commuters.
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