Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon confirmed on Thursday that the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) will commence operations by 2027, coinciding with the end of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s term. During an inspection of the MRT-7 Depot in Quezon City, Dizon emphasized that the project, which has faced over a decade of delays, is now on track for completion as per Marcos’ directive to expedite its timeline.
“I am very confident that the MRT-7 will be completed before the end of President Marcos’ term. That’s why by 2027, the public will be able to make use of it,” Dizon stated.
He also highlighted the need to accelerate the construction of the Common Station project, which will facilitate transfers between MRT-7, MRT Line 3, and the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1). Once operational, the MRT-7 is expected to significantly reduce travel time from North Avenue in Quezon City to San Jose Del Monte in Bulacan, while easing traffic congestion along Commonwealth Avenue.
“This is such a big boon to the public, the time they will save. They won’t need to wake up at dawn and it will greatly lighten the vehicular traffic along Commonwealth,” he added.
Dizon praised the San Miguel Corporation, the project’s contractor and operator, for establishing a “best practice” model for other rail projects under the Department of Transportation (DOTr). He noted the spacious design of the trains and stations, which are equipped with escalators and elevators, making them accessible for persons with disabilities.
Currently, the MRT-7 has achieved an overall progress rate of 83.08 percent and is projected to serve approximately 600,000 passengers daily in its first year of operation.