The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced extended operating hours for the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) to accommodate late-night commuters, workers, and Christmas shoppers during the peak holiday season, following a directive from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The extended service will run from December 9 to December 30, 2025, ensuring more passengers are serviced throughout the Christmas rush.
“President Marcos Jr. has instructed us to ensure that we service a greater number of passengers this Christmas season,” said Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez. “We guarantee our passengers that despite the extended service hours, our thorough maintenance and safety routines on the trains and tracks will remain strictly in place.”
The LRT-2 will implement a one-hour extension, including on Christmas Day, December 25:
| Station | Last Train Departure Time |
| LRT-2 Antipolo Station | 10:00 PM |
| LRT-2 Recto Station | 10:30 PM |
Commuters are advised to note the shortened service hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve:
LRT-2 Shortened Schedule
| Date | Last Train from Antipolo Station | Last Train from Recto Station |
| December 24 (Christmas Eve) | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| December 31 (New Year’s Eve) | 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
Regular LRT-2 operations will resume on January 1, 2026.
The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) will also implement adjusted schedules for the holidays:
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December 24 & 31:
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Last train from North Ave.: 7:45 PM
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Last train from Taft Ave.: 8:23 PM
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December 25 (Christmas Day) & January 1 (New Year’s Day):
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First trip from North Ave. and Taft Ave.: 6:30 AM
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Last trip from North Ave.: 10:30 PM (Note: Last trip from Taft Ave. is not specified but follows the last North Ave. departure.)
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The DOTr urges all passengers to plan their trips accordingly and adhere to all safety protocols while utilizing the rail lines.
