List: Train schedule, free ride promo for Christmas 2025

MANILA, Philippines – The train systems in Metro Manila have updated their schedules for the holiday season.

LRT-2

Starting Tuesday, December 9, the LRT-2 will extend its operating hours:

• Last train from Antipolo Station: 10 pm
• Last train from Recto Station: 10:30 pm

This schedule will also be in effect on Christmas Day, December 25.

On Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year’s Eve (December 31), LRT-2 will follow a shortened schedule:

December 24

• Last train from Antipolo Station: 8 pm
• Last train from Recto Station: 8:30 pm

December 31

• Last train from Antipolo Station: 7 pm
• Last train from Recto Station: 7:30 pm

Regular operations will resume on January 1.

MRT-3

The MRT-3 will also adjust services for the holidays:

December 24 and 31 (shortened service)

• Last train from North Avenue: 7:45 pm
• Last train from Taft Avenue: 8:23 pm

December 25 and January 1 (adjusted service)

• First trip from North Avenue and Taft Avenue: 6:30 am
• Last trip from North Avenue: 10:30 pm
• Last trip from Taft Avenue: 11:09 pm

Under its regular weekday schedule, the first train departs from North Avenue Station at 4:30 am, and from Taft Avenue Station at 5:05 am. Meanwhile, the last train leaves North Avenue Station at 10:30 pm and Taft Avenue Station at 11:09 pm.

As of writing, LRT-1 has yet to announce any adjustments to its schedule for the holidays.

Christmas free train ride promos

The Department of Transportation announced free rides for selected passengers on MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2 from December 14 to December 25:

• December 14: Senior Citizens
• December 15: Students
• December 16: Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families
• December 17: Teachers and Health Workers
• December 18: Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and male passengers
• December 19: Government employees
• December 20: Female passengers
• December 21: Families (any number of members)
• December 22: Solo Parents and LGBTQIA+ members
• December 23: Private Sector Employees and Kasambahays
• December 24: Uniformed Personnel, Veterans, and their families
• December 25: All commuters

– Rappler.com