Travel // Going Around // Asia // LRT Line 2
This was my first time to ride the Megatren widely known as LRT Line 2. This 13.8 km transit line traverses five cities in Metro Manila namely Pasig, Marikina, Quezon City, San Juan and Manila along the major thoroughfares of Marcos Highway, Aurora Boulevard, Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, Legarda and Recto Avenue. The train consisting of 4 motorized cars is 92.6 meters long. One train can accommodate up to 232 passengers and 1,396 more standing passengers along its 3.2 - meter wide coaches. It is equipped with a CCTV system that enables the railway operator to monitor activities of passengers and employees at the stations and inside the trains.The LRT 2 is commuter friendly because of its facilities especially designed for the elderly and the disabled. It has Braille tactiles along the lanes and elevators which enable blind passengers to be guided on their way to the trains. Every stations have elevators installed for the use of the elderly and disabled passengers. Vending machines are also available for the passengers to buy their tickets without queuing at the ticket booths.
Security measures inside the LRT 2 Station is very tight. Taking photos inside the station and inside the train is restricted that when I took the photo above I was apprehended by a security personnel. LRT 2 provides fast and comfortable ride for commuters. During rush hour where traffic is at heaviest, LRT 2 is the best option for every commuters. For fare information please click here.
Source of Information: Light Rail Transit Authority
