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LRT-1's maintenance and repair crew checked an escalator that malfunctioned at FPJ Station on Friday, August 15. Facebook/Department of Transportation - Philippines

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DOTr orders LRT-1 operator to compensate passengers affected by escalator malfunction

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1755317355305535185096_1102404498691268_9020964013556266253_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>LRT-1&#x27;s maintenance and repair crew checked an escalator that malfunctioned at FPJ Station on Friday, August 15. Facebook/Department of Transportation - Philippines </div><div> </div>MANILA — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), the private operator of LRT-1, to compensate passengers who were injured after an escalator malfunctioned at FPJ Station on Friday, August 15.A woman was brought to the hospital and got discharged after two hours, while six others went home after receiving first aid.In a release, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon reminded LRMC to always prioritize the reliability of LRT-1’s facilities and the safety of commuters.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/8/15/mrt-3-moving-slower-between-ortigas-and-cubao-1002">MRT-3 speed back to normal after &#x27;signaling issue&#x27; </a></div>He said this is in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.&#x27;s directive to ensure commuters&#x27; safety during the ride.&quot;Inutusan ko na ang LRMC na bigyan ng agarang tulong ‘yung mga nasaktang pasahero, at ayusin agad ‘yung nasirang escalator,” Dizon said.(I ordered LRMC to give immediate assistance to the injured passengers and to immediately fix the broken escalator.)As of 9:30 a.m. of Saturday, August 16, the escalator has been repaired and cleared for public use.&quot;The DOTr assures the public that it will continue working closely with LRMC to prevent similar incidents happening in the future,&quot; the department added.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), the private operator of LRT-1, to compensate passengers who were injured after an escalator malfunctioned at FPJ Station on Friday, August 15.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), the private operator of LRT-1, to compensate passengers who were injured after an escalator malfunctioned at FPJ Station on Friday, August 15.

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DOTr orders LRT-1 operator to compensate passengers hurt in escalator malfunction

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Published Aug 16, 2025 12:29 PM PHT

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