As families prepare to visit their loved ones this Undas, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is stepping up efforts to make travel safer and smoother for everyone. From October 30 to November 4, the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) will be on heightened alert, expecting a surge of passengers heading home or to cemeteries for the long weekend.
During this period, more security and station personnel will be on duty to guide commuters and keep train stations orderly. Police assistance desks will also be set up in coordination with the Philippine National Police, ready to respond to any concerns. The MRT-3 will run sufficient three-car and four-car trains to keep trips moving comfortably, even during peak hours.
Meanwhile, the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) will also tighten its security, though it expects fewer passengers due to the school break and the distance of cemeteries from its route. Additional tellers will be available at stations to help travelers purchase tickets faster, and operations will continue from 5:00 a.m. as usual.
With many Filipinos on the move this Undas&mdash;whether to honor loved ones, reunite with family, or simply take a break&mdash;the DOTr reminds everyone to travel early, stay alert, and keep safety a priority. After all, the journey is part of the tradition too.