MANILA - The MRT-3, LRT-1 and LRT-2 will be adjusting their operating hours during the Christmas holidays.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the longer operating hours on select days are meant to accommodate the anticipated surge of passengers during the upcoming holiday rush.

"On select days, our trains will operate earlier in the morning and later into the night to offer greater convenience to passengers during the holiday season," said Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista.

The MRT-3 will begin its adjusted hours on December 16, said the DOTr.

"From December 16 to 24, and on December 31, the MRT-3 will begin its first commercial trip from North Avenue station at 4:30 a.m. Between December 16 and 23, the train line will extend its operating hours, with the last commercial train departing North Avenue at 10:34 p.m. and Taft Avenue at 11:08 p.m. "

"The Light Rail Transit Authority-LRT Line 2 from Antipolo to Recto, on the other hand, will extend its operations on December 17-23, with its last trip from Antipolo Station at 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. from Recto. Regular operating hours will be implemented from December 25-30 and January 1 onwards."

"Meanwhile, the LRT-1 operated by Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), which runs from Dr. Santos Station (formerly Sucat) in Paranaque to the Fernando Poe Jr. Station in Quezon City, will begin its adjusted operating hours on December 20."

"The two terminus stations will have their earliest operations on December 20, 23 and 26-27 at 4:30 a.m . Their latest operations will be on December 20 and 23, with the last train departing at 10:30 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. from Dr. Santos and FPJ stations, respectively."

All passengers are advised to refer to the timetables of the adjusted train operating hours to plan their trips accordingly.