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President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday that the P68.2-billion Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT7) will be partially operational by the fourth quarter of 2022.
Duterte, whose term ends on June 30, 2022, made the promise during the unveiling of the new MRT7 train sets at a program held along Commonwealth Avenue in Diliman, Quezon City.
MRT7 is a 24.7-kilometer railway with 14 stations that will connect San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan with North Avenue in Quezon City in just 35 minutes.
It is expected to serve around 300,000 passengers in its first year of operations and up to 850,000 passengers daily by its 12th year. The MRT7’s progress rate is at 62%.
“We are committed to make it partially operational by the fourth quarter of 2022,” Duterte said.
“The MRT7 project will provide the public with a fast, efficient, convenient, safe and reliable transportation system that would result in the increased productivity of workers and businesses in Metro Manila and its nearby provinces.”
Duterte added: “It is also good to know that this new train system will help minimize air pollution as it is a greener and more energy-efficient means of transportation. It will likewise contribute to a healthier and cleaner environment, thereby improving the livability of the nation’s capital.”
Duterte said that similar government programs should be promptly implemented to benefit the people.
“I enjoin all government agencies to ensure the prompt implementation and completion of significant government projects, while still upholding transparency, integrity and accountability in each operation,” he said.
Duterte also inspected one of the train sets during the event. — VBL, GMA News
Duterte: MRT7 partially operational by 4Q 2022
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