One more station added to LRT-1 Cavite Extension

The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) is adding another station to its Cavite Extension that would cost P3 billion, to be built in an area where commercial developments are starting to boom.

- By ELIJAH FELICE ROSALES

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon yesterday announced the expansion of the third segment of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension, putting up another stop in the growing district of Bacoor, Cavite, to be called Talaba Station.

Dizon said the project would require P3 billion, which the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is financing through its own budget instead of passing over the cost to LRT-1 operator Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC).

The station, to be located in Barangay Talaba, will stand between the proposed Zapote and Niog Stations. Once the project is delivered, the DOTr will turn over its management to LRMC.