Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, said it completed the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension, which entered into revenue service on Nov. 16, 2024.
The extension was inaugurated on Nov. 15 by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., accompanied by officials from the Department of Transport and representatives of Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC).
Alstom said the milestone marks its first fully integrated metro project in the Philippines, undertaken in a consortium led by Bouygues Travaux Publics.
Phase 1 of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension added 6.2 kilometers to the existing railway line and is expected to service up to 400,000 passengers per day upon completion. It covers five new stations: Redemptorist-ASEANA, Manila International Airport Road, Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), Ninoy Aquino Avenue, and Dr. Santos (formerly Sucat).
“We are delighted to contribute to enhancing Manila’s transportation infrastructure,” said Toby Tiberghien, managing director for East Asia at Alstom. “By providing a faster and more efficient alternative to road travel, this project not only improves connectivity across the city but also supports sustainable and reliable public transportation options for its citizens.”
