Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) assured the public on Wednesday (July 29) that railway operations will not be affected despite the participation of personnel of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3) and the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Lines 1 and 2 in the metro-wide earthquake drill on Thursday (July 30).
In a statement, the DOTC said that the LRT-2 Depot in Santolan in Marikina City “will serve as one of the evacuation camps for the East quadrant, where mock exercises will be held.”
The DOTC added that prior to the metro-wide quake drill, “its attached agencies have been implementing measures to ensure the safety and welfare of passengers, if and when the “Big One” strikes.”
The DOTC also reminded motorists to follow these tips during the drill:
1. Stop for 45 seconds once Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) traffic enforcers give the signal that the drill is in full swing.
2. Those plying along and below flyovers and in tunnels must keep driving, in order to avoid being caught or trapped in these risk areas.
