MRT Line 7 (Metro Manila)
{{Short description|Manila Metro line}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2020}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=October 2022}}
{{Infobox rail line
| box_width = 325px
| name = MRT Line 7
| color = 800000
| logo = File:Manila Line 7 logo.png
| logo_width = 130px
| image = MRT-7 trains 2021.png
| image_width = 300px
| caption = Hyundai Rotem trains in 2021
| type = Rapid transit
| system = Manila Metro Rail Transit System
| status = Under construction
| locale = Metro Manila and Bulacan, Philippines
| start = North EDSA
| end = San Jose del Monte
| routes = 1
| daily_ridership = 300,000 (initial)
850,000 (design capacity)
| linenumber = 7
| yearcommenced = {{start date and age|2017|8|15}}
| planopen = 2026 (partial)
2027 (full){{Cite news|last=Cordero|first=Ted|date=May 24, 2024|title=MRT-7 hits nearly 70% progress rate — DOTr
|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/907847/mrt-7-hits-nearly-70-progress-rate-dotr/story/|work=GMA Integrated News|access-date=June 1, 2024}}
| close =
| owner = Department of Transportation
| operator = SMC Mass Rail Transit 7 Incorporated
| character = Grade separated
| stock = Class 000 EMUs
| linelength_km = 24.069
| tracklength =
| tracks = Double-track
| gauge = {{track gauge|sg|allk=on}}
| electrification = {{750 V DC|conductor=y}}
| elevation =
| aveinterstation = {{cvt|1.85|km}}
| map = {{Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 7|inline=1}}
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The Metro Rail Transit Line 7, also known as MRT Line 7 or MRT-7, is a rapid transit line under construction in the Philippines. When completed, the line will be {{convert|22.8|km|sp=us}} long, with 14 stations, and the first line to have a third rail electrification.{{Cite news |first=Ben Jr. |last=Gines |title=MRT-7 gets new train sets |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/17/business/top-business/mrt-7-gets-new-train-sets/1826198 |work=The Manila Times |date=December 17, 2021 |access-date=March 11, 2022 |archive-date=March 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311091136/https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/17/business/top-business/mrt-7-gets-new-train-sets/1826198 |url-status=live }} The line runs in a northeast–southwest direction, beginning at San Jose del Monte, Bulacan up to the North Triangle Common Station in North Avenue, Quezon City. It will be the second line to use heavy metro cars after LRT Line 2, which was inaugurated in 2003.
First planned in 2001 and approved in 2004, the 25-year concession agreement was signed in 2008 between the Philippine government and the project's original proponent, Universal LRT Corporation. However, construction has been repeatedly delayed due to right-of-way issues. The project was re-approved in 2013, while funding for the project was obtained in 2016. Construction on the line began the following year and is slated to partially open by 2026 due to route realignment. The project will cost an estimated {{Philippine peso|62.7 billion|link=yes}} ({{US$|1.54 billion|link=yes}}), with additional plans laid for capacity expansion to accommodate the possible increase in passenger ridership in the future.
It is integrated with the public transit system in Metro Manila, and passengers also take various forms of road-based public transport, such as buses, to and from a station to reach their intended destination.
History
=Early planning and delays=
The 1993 Updated Traffic and Transport Management Plan proposed Line 4, spanning from Welcome Rotonda to Batasan, entirely in Quezon City, for {{Convert|18.35|km|abbr=on}}.{{Cite web |title=Urban Railway Projects In Bangkok - Measures for Securing Financial Resources |url=https://www.jica.go.jp/Resource/jica-ri/IFIC_and_JBICI-Studies/jica-ri/english/publication/archives/jbic/report/oecf/pdf/25_e.pdf}}{{Cite web |date=1994 |title=414896 |url=https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/414896#page=162}} A year later, the origins of the proposed route came when the original Line 4 was conceptualized by the presidency of Fidel V. Ramos through a study by SOFRETU, a French firm. Meanwhile, Spanish firms such as Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, Entrecanales y Tavora, and Cubiertas y MZOV (both later merged to form Acciona) and Halcrow also participated in the study. A year later, Ayala Land and a consortium of French (including Javlon International, Bouygues, and SOFRETU) proposed a line that was to be known as LRT Line 4.{{Cite news |date=September 20, 1994 |title=3 firms study LRT 4-5 |work=Manila Standard |pages=7}}{{Cite web |last=C. Samonte |first=Severino |date=March 23, 2023 |title=MRT Line-7 was planned as LRT Line 4 during FVR's time in 1995 |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/opinion/pieces/652-mrt-line-7-was-planned-as-lrt-line-4-during-fvrs-time-in-1995 |access-date=May 20, 2024 |website=Philippine News Agency}}{{Cite web |date=1997-04-01 |title=Manila LRT expansion accelerated |url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/manila-lrt-expansion-accelerated/27454.article |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=Railway Gazette International |language=en}}
The LRT-4 was supposed to run from Old Bilibid in Manila and traverse along España Boulevard, Quezon Avenue, Elliptical Road, and Commonwealth Avenue before ending at Batasan in Quezon City for the first segment with its length of 15.1 km, while the depot was to be located near the University of the Philippines Diliman. Also, there is a plan to extend to Quirino Highway in Novaliches for 7 kilometers.{{Cite web |title=MMUTIS Appendices |url=https://openjicareport.jica.go.jp/pdf/11580461_02.pdf |access-date=13 May 2024}}{{Cite news |date=March 16, 1996 |title=P16-B LRT4 proponents given June deadline |work=Manila Standard |pages=6}} This was also supposed to have a rolling stock of 5-car light rail vehicles (LRVs) as its rolling stock. The project was approved numerous times in 1995 and first passed in 1998 with a cost of ₱16 billion in budget. It was planned to be done in 1999; however, the plan would be scrapped as the original proposal status was lost in 2003.{{Cite news |date=March 31, 2003 |title=MRT-4 proponent could lose original status |work=Manila Standard |pages=12}}
As part of the Metro Manila Urban Transportation Integration Study published by the Japan International Cooperation Agency in 1999, which included the Line 4 plan, it called for the construction of a {{Convert|22.8|km|abbr=on}} elevated railway between Recto Avenue in Manila and Novaliches in Quezon City. A branch line, which would either be an automated guideway transit or busway, would have shuttle commuters to and from San Mateo, Rizal. This proposal would be later split into MRT-7 and the MRT Line 8 proposal. The section of this route between the Quezon Memorial Circle and Novaliches became Line 7 while the rest of the proposed line became Line 8.{{Cite report|first=Shizuo|last=Iwata|title=Final Report Summary|work=Metro Manila Urban Transportation Integration Study |url=https://openjicareport.jica.go.jp/pdf/11580446.pdf|publisher=Japan International Cooperation Agency|date=March 5, 1999|access-date=October 2, 2021|archive-date=October 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002110225/https://openjicareport.jica.go.jp/pdf/11580446.pdf|url-status=live}}
On August 27, 2001, an early proposal of the MRT-7 project was submitted to the Department of Transportation and Communications (now the Department of Transportation).{{Cite news|first=Lea|last=Devio|title=MRT-7 60.93% complete|work=The Manila Times|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/07/23/news/national/mrt-7-6093-complete/1808057|date=July 23, 2021|access-date=July 23, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723030806/https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/07/23/news/national/mrt-7-6093-complete/1808057|archive-date=July 23, 2021}} When the MRT-7 was proposed, they overlapped the Quezon Memorial Circle to Batasan section, passing along Commonwealth Avenue of the former LRT-4 proposal.{{Cite news |date=March 20, 2003 |title=DoTC inconsistent on MRT projects |work=Manila Standard |pages=13 |author-last=Jurado |author-first=Emil P. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=h2wVAAAAIBAJ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722043818/https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=h2wVAAAAIBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_all_issues_r&cad=1#v=onepage&q&f=true |archive-date=July 22, 2024 |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |date=April 14, 2003 |title=MRT-4 back to square one; LRT-1 extension stalled |work=Manila Standard |pages=9 |author-last=Serfino |author-first=Dennis C. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YSsaAAAAIBAJ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722050113/https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=YSsaAAAAIBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_all_issues_r&cad=1#v=onepage&q&f=false |archive-date=July 22, 2024 |url-status=live}} The Investment Coordination Committee (ICC) of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) first approved a version of the MRT-7 project in March 2004; this initial approval was provisional and contingent on the project's impact on the government's deficit reduction program. It had been submitted as an unsolicited proposal under the build–operate–transfer scheme by the Universal LRT Corporation, a consortium consisting of Alstom, EEI Corporation, Tyco Electronics, and others. NEDA subsequently authorized the $1.2 billion project's construction the following August, citing the proponents' willingness to comply with the ICC's requirements, with construction slated to begin in 2005 and a targeted opening date in 2007. In October 2004, Universal LRT Corporation signed an agreement with the Manila Banking Corporation to purchase {{convert|193|ha|acre}} of property in Bulacan for ₱1 billion, stating it would develop this property to complement the rail line.
Universal LRT Corporation, later renamed to what is now SMC-Mass Rail Transit 7 Incorporated, a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation (SMC) was selected by the Department of Transportation and Communications to build the line in 2008. The concession agreement of the project was signed on June 18, 2008.{{Cite web|title=MRT 7 PROJECT|url=https://ppp.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/UNESCAP-SiteVisit-MRT7-Project.pdf|website=Public-Private Partnership Center|date=August 2019|access-date=January 9, 2022|archive-date=January 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109142725/https://ppp.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/UNESCAP-SiteVisit-MRT7-Project.pdf|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|first=Chrisee|last=Dela Paz|title=San Miguel Corp forms new company for MRT7|work=Rappler|date=April 14, 2016|url=https://www.rappler.com/business/smc-mass-rail-transit-mrt7|access-date=July 22, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722071800/https://www.rappler.com/business/smc-mass-rail-transit-mrt7|archive-date=July 22, 2021}} Construction of the line should have commenced in January 2010, but was postponed several times.
In May 2012, the joint venture of Marubeni Corporation and DMCI was awarded a construction contract.{{Cite news|title=Marubeni-DMCI group bags $1B contract to build MRT-7|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/05/15/12/marubeni-dmci-bags-contract-build-mrt-7|publisher=Agence France-Presse|date=15 May 2012|access-date=1 December 2021|via=ABS-CBN News|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124202854/https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/05/15/12/marubeni-dmci-bags-contract-build-mrt-7|archive-date=24 January 2020}} However, after years of delays, SMC planned to conduct a second round of bidding in 2015, due to revised construction cost assumptions.{{Cite news|first=Miguel R.|last=Camus|title=SMC given 2 weeks to close funding deal for MRT-7|url=https://motioncars.inquirer.net/42962/42962|work=Motioncars|date=2016-02-05|access-date=2021-12-01|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206045453/https://motioncars.inquirer.net/42962/42962|archive-date=2016-02-06}}
The current project was approved on November 21, 2013, by the NEDA board, chaired by President Benigno Aquino III, and the project was developed through a public-private partnership (PPP). It has an indicative cost of ₱62.7 billion.{{cite news|author=Tan, Kimberly Jane|date=November 21, 2013|title=NEDA approves MRT 7, LRT-1 extension projects|publisher=GMA News and Public Affairs|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/336540/economy/business/neda-approves-mrt-7-lrt-extension-projects|access-date=August 31, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830024236/http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/336540/neda-approves-mrt-7-lrt-extension-projects/story/|archive-date=August 30, 2018}}
The Department of Finance issued the terms of financial guarantee for the line in 2014, and financial closure for the project was achieved in February 2016. On January 22, 2016, Hyundai Rotem won the US$440.2 million contract with SMC-Mass Rail Transit 7 Incorporated to supply 108 train cars, signalling, communication and power supply systems.
=Construction=
File:MRT-7_Batasan_Station_Construction.jpg along Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City as of August 2018.]]
File:Commonwealth Avenue, MRT-7 project (Quezon City; 03-20-2021).jpg
Soil testing and surveying, including pre-construction related activities, were conducted in February 2016. SMC tapped the consortium of Hyundai Rotem and EEI Corporation as the engineering, procurement and construction contractor in the same year. On April 20, 2016, 15 years after initial development began, the project broke ground, with President Benigno Aquino III leading the ceremony. The line was expected to be finished by 2019, but was repeatedly pushed back because of right-of-way issues regarding the acquisition of a {{convert|33|ha|sp=us|adj=on}} land for the San Jose del Monte station, depot, and the intermodal transport terminal (ITT).
More than a year after the groundbreaking ceremony was held, construction on the {{convert|22.8|km|sp=us|adj=on}} line officially started on August 15, 2017, and has resulted in lane closures and heavy traffic along Commonwealth Avenue and Quirino Highway, both in Quezon City. The project also includes construction of a {{convert|22|km|sp=us|adj=on}} highway from the NLEX Bocaue Interchange, up to the proposed intermodal transport terminal (ITT) located near San Jose del Monte station.{{cite web|url=https://ppp.gov.ph/ppp_projects/mrt-line-7/|title=MRT Line 7|website=www.ppp.gov.ph|agency=Public-Private Partnership Center|access-date=May 5, 2021|archive-date=April 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414162409/https://ppp.gov.ph/ppp_projects/mrt-line-7/|url-status=live}}
Groundbreaking for Batasan station was held on October 7, 2017, while the excavation for the underground guideway at Quezon Memorial Circle is ongoing as of November 2017. Construction of the station and rail track along North Avenue began on January 22, 2018.
Nearly two years since the start of the construction of MRT-7, works at the depot commenced on November 26, 2019, according to a statement by the DOTr. After two years of court hearings and appeals to obtain a site, the original location of the depot in San Jose del Monte (SJDM), Bulacan was moved to Quirino Highway in Barangay Greater Lagro, Quezon City. The relocation was found optimal for right-of-way, operational reliability, and maintenance. The depot site was approved by Arthur Tugade on June 29, 2019, and the DOTr offered to buy the property from lot owners Century Properties Group, Inc. at the current market value, which was appraised by a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas-accredited independent property appraiser. Construction works at the depot started on May 31, 2022, after the land area was cleared.{{Cite news |title=San Miguel starts construction of MRT7 depot in Bulacan |first=Ted |last=Cordero |work=GMA News |date=May 31, 2022 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/833426/san-miguel-starts-construction-of-mrt7-depot-in-bulacan/story/ |access-date=May 31, 2022 |archive-date=May 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531094016/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/833426/san-miguel-starts-construction-of-mrt7-depot-in-bulacan/story/ |url-status=live }}
Originally, the site in Bulacan was subject to a legal case after the property owner questioned the expropriation at the Malolos Regional Trial Court Branch 11. If it was pushed through, the cost of the project would have multiplied ninefold from ₱67.105 million to ₱598.905 million. Transport Assistant Secretary Goddes Hope Oliveros-Libiran stated that it would take forever to resolve the case and it will no longer be pursued. The case in Bulacan has prompted San Miguel to conduct a scheduled partial operation of the line from North Avenue to a station in Fairview in 2021.
On April 14, 2023, DOTr, SMC, and the Quezon City government broke ground for pre-construction works along West Avenue, where an elevated turnback guideway would be built.{{Cite news|title=Pre-construction work on MRT7 elevated turnaround guideway starts |first=Emmie V. |last=Abadilla |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/4/14/pre-construction-work-starts-on-p77-b-mrt-7 |work=Manila Bulletin |date=April 14, 2023 |access-date=June 12, 2024}}
{{as of|2024|5|df=US}}, the project is 69.86% complete. In 2022, DOTr planned to conduct demonstration runs in 2023 and full operations by 2024–2025.{{Cite news|title=DOTr targets full MRT-7 operations by 2024-2025 |first=Daniza |last=Fernandez |work=INQUIRER.net |date=August 3, 2022 |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1640140/dotr-targets-full-mrt-7-operations-by-2024-2025 |access-date=June 12, 2024}} This was later deemed no longer feasible, with DoTr Project Management Service (PMS) Director Eduardo D. Mangalili citing the completion of the depot as the main factor.{{Cite news|title=Full MRT-7 operations seen by 2nd quarter 2025 |first=Arjay L. |last=Balinbin |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2023/01/25/500680/full-mrt-7-operations-seen-by-2nd-quarter-2025/ |work=BusinessWorld |date=January 25, 2023 |access-date=June 12, 2024}} It now targets to open 12 stations from North Triangle to Sacred Heart by December 2025 instead,{{cite news |last1= Relativo|first1= James|title=MRT-7 to partially operate with 12 stations by end of 2025 following delays|url= https://qa.philstar.com/headlines/2024/06/05/2360560/mrt-7-partially-operate-12-stations-end-2025-following-delays|accessdate=June 5, 2024 |work= The Philippine Star|date=June 5, 2024}} with Tala station following by 2026.
However, the right-of-way issues, especially in San Jose del Monte, continue to delay the project. In May 2024, the local government of SJDM requested that the station and alignment along Quirino Highway be diverted.{{Cite news|title=San Jose del Monte LGU seeks MRT-7 route realignment |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/907664/san-jose-del-monte-lgu-seeks-mrt-7-route-realignment/story/ |first=Ted |last=Cordero |work=GMA Integrated News |date=May 22, 2024 |access-date=June 12, 2024}} The area where the station was supposed to be built is "too tight and many buildings will be affected", according to Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista.{{Cite news|title=MRT-7 construction suffers another delay |first=Elijah Felice |last=Rosales |work=The Philippine Star |date=May 20, 2024 |url=https://www.philstar.com/business/2024/05/20/2356352/mrt-7-construction-suffers-another-delay |access-date=June 12, 2024}} SJDM Mayor Arthur Robes suggested to divert the station to a bypass instead of Quirino Highway.{{cite news |last1=Jose |first1= A.E.O. |title=SMC conducting feasibility on realignment sites for MRT-7's Bulacan segment|url=https://www.bworldonline.com/corporate/2024/06/05/599708/dotr-smc-conducting-feasibility-on-realignment-sites-for-mrt-7s-bulacan-segment/|accessdate=June 5, 2024 |publisher= BusinessWorld|date=June 5, 2024}}
On April 13, 2025, a concrete post along West Avenue, Quezon City collapsed. No one was hurt, but the incident affected nearby electric cables.{{Cite news|title=MRT-7 post along West Avenue, QC collapses |work=GMA Integrated News |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/942708/mrt-7-post-along-west-avenue-qc-collapses/story/ |date=2025-04-14 |access-date=2025-04-14}}
{{as of|2025|3|df=US}}, NEDA states that the project is now 78.63% complete and were informed during a field inspection that test runs are scheduled for April 2025. The new target for partial operation is in 2026 while the target for full operation is still in 2027.{{cite web |last1=Cabalza, Jr. |first1=Fernando |title=RPMC III reports: MRT-7 Project to ease traffic congestion in Bulacan and Metro Manila when it fully operates in 2027 |url=https://nro3.neda.gov.ph/rpmc-iii-reports-mrt-7-project-to-ease-traffic-congestion-in-bulacan-and-metro-manila-when-it-fully-operates-in-2027/ |website=NEDA 3 Central Luzon |access-date=1 April 2025}}
Route
The line will start at San Jose del Monte located in Bulacan and will end at the North Triangle Common Station in Quezon City. The line is mostly elevated and erected either over or along the roads covered, with underground sections between {{stn|Quezon Memorial}} and {{stn|University Avenue}}, and at {{stn|San Jose del Monte}}. The rail line serves the cities that Quirino Highway, Regalado Highway, Commonwealth Avenue, and North Avenue passes through: San Jose del Monte in Bulacan, Caloocan and Quezon City in Metro Manila.
=Stations=
Upon completion, the line will have 14 stations along its route. Only one station, North EDSA, will initially serve as an interchange with the other metro lines, although two more will be interchanges when Line 8 opens.
| class="wikitable"
|+ MRT Line 7 stations timeline ! Date !! Note !! Stations | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2026 | rowspan="2" | Partial operations | North EDSA – {{stn|Sacred Heart}} |
| {{stn|Tala}} | ||
| 2027 | Initial completion | {{stn|San Jose del Monte}} |
| class="wikitable collapsible" style="border: none; text-align:center font-size:100%;"
|+ class="nowrap" | List of stations | |||||||||||||
| rowspan="2" | No.{{Cite web |last=한국철도TV |title=필리핀 기차, 한국철도 기술을 담다 🚄 {{!}} KORAIL PHILIPPINE BRANCH |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDfwIxFrs-s |access-date=2022-12-21 |website=YouTube |date=November 18, 2022 |language=en |archive-date=December 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221221115845/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDfwIxFrs-s |url-status=live }}
! rowspan="2" | Station ! rowspan="2" | Structure type ! rowspan="2" | Connections ! rowspan="2" | Location | |||||||||||||
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| Between stations ! Total | |||||||||||||
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| style="text-align:center;" | {{RouteBox|S01 | #800000}}
| — | 0.000 | Elevated | style="text-align: left" | {{Collapsible list |title= Interchange with {{rint|metro}} Manila LRT |liststyle=margin-left: 1.5em; margin-bottom:4px; |expand=true |{{rint|manila|1}} }}
{{Collapsible list |title= Interchange with {{rint|metro}} Manila MRT |liststyle=margin-left: 1.5em; margin-bottom:4px; |expand=true | {{rint|manila|3}} {{rint|manila|9}} }}
{{Collapsible list |title= {{rint|bus|rapid}} EDSA Carousel |liststyle=margin-left: 1.5em; margin-bottom:4px; |expand=true |{{RouteBox|1|EDSA Busway|#FF0000|white}} North Avenue }}
{{Collapsible list| title= {{rint|bus|1}} Bus routes |liststyle=margin-left: 1.5em; margin-bottom:4px; |expand=true |
{{RouteBox|18 | #F38761|white}}
{{RouteBox|33 | #AB4390|white}}
{{RouteBox|64 | #fccf03|black}} SM North EDSA }}
{{Collapsible list| title= {{rint|bus|1}} Quezon City Bus Service |liststyle=margin-left: 1.5em; margin-bottom:4px; |expand=true |File:QuezonCityBusService.png
{{RouteBox|4|Quezon City Bus Service|#a739da|white}} {{nowrap|Road 1}} {{RouteBox|8|Quezon City Bus Service|#00d3c2|white}} {{nowrap|Trinoma}} }} | rowspan=12 | Quezon City | |||||||||
| style="text-align:center;" | {{RouteBox|S02 | #800000}}
| 1.665 | 1.665 | Depressed | style="text-align: left" | {{Collapsible list| title= Proposed interchange with {{rint|metro}} Manila MRT |liststyle=margin-left: 1.5em; margin-bottom:4px; |expand=true | {{rint|manila|8}} }}
{{Collapsible list| title= {{rint|bus|1}} Bus routes |liststyle=margin-left: 1.5em; margin-bottom:4px; |expand=true |
{{RouteBox|6 | #7ac044|white}}
{{RouteBox|7 | #0D264F|white}}
{{RouteBox|17 | #6CBD45|white}}
{{RouteBox|34 | #F9CF47|black}}
{{RouteBox|49 | #9116d9|white}}
{{nowrap|Visayas Avenue }} {{RouteBox|6 | #7ac044|white}}
{{RouteBox|7 | #0D264F|white}}
{{RouteBox|17 | #6CBD45|white}}
{{RouteBox|34 | #F9CF47|black}}
{{RouteBox|49 | #9116d9|white}}
{{nowrap|Quezon City Hall}}}} {{Collapsible list| title= {{rint|bus|1}} Quezon City Bus Service |liststyle=margin-left: 1.5em; margin-bottom:4px; |expand=true |File:QuezonCityBusService.png {{RouteBox|1|Quezon City Bus Service|#fe0000|white}}{{RouteBox|2|Quezon City Bus Service|#ff469a|white}}{{RouteBox|4|Quezon City Bus Service|#a739da|white}}{{RouteBox|5|Quezon City Bus Service|#ff5b2b|white}}{{RouteBox|6|Quezon City Bus Service|#02c40b|white}}{{RouteBox|7|Quezon City Bus Service|#0034bb|white}}{{RouteBox|8|Quezon City Bus Service|#00d3c2|white}} {{nowrap|Quezon City Hall}} }} | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | {{RouteBox|S03 | #800000}}
| {{stn|University Avenue}} | 0.837 | 2.502 | Depressed | style="text-align: left" | {{Collapsible list| title= Proposed interchange with {{rint|metro}} Manila MRT |liststyle=margin-left: 1.5em; margin-bottom:4px; |expand=true | {{rint|manila|8}} }}
{{Collapsible list| title= {{rint|bus|1}} Bus routes |liststyle=margin-left: 1.5em; margin-bottom:4px; |expand=true |
{{RouteBox|6 | #7ac044|white}}
{{RouteBox|7 | #0D264F|white}}
{{RouteBox|17 | #6CBD45|white}}
{{RouteBox|34 | #F9CF47|black}}
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{{RouteBox|49 | #9116d9|white}} Pangarap {{rint|bus}} Tala Intermodal Transportation Terminal{{Cite news |last=Cabuenas |first=Jon Viktor |date=2022-05-31 |title=San Miguel starts construction of MRT7 depot in Bulacan |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/833426/san-miguel-starts-construction-of-mrt7-depot-in-bulacan/story/ |access-date=2024-05-19 |work=GMA News |language=en}} }} | Caloocan | ||||||||
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| colspan="7" |{{nobold|Stations, lines, and/or other transport connections in italics are either under construction, proposed, unopened, or have been closed.}} |
Station design and layout
The stations will have a standard layout, with a concourse level and a platform level. The concourse is usually above or below the platform, with stairs, escalators and elevators leading down to the platform level. Station concourses will contain ticket booths, which is separated from the platform level by fare gates. Most stations will be designed to be barrier-free inside and outside the station, and trains will have spaces for passengers using wheelchairs.
Stations will either have island platforms and side platforms.
Rolling stock
File:MRT-7 Project, new trains, Commonwealth (Quezon City; 09-12-2021) 8 edit.jpg
File:President Duterte and the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) along Commonwealth Avenue in Diliman, Quezon City on December 16, 2021.jpg during the unveiling of Hyundai Rotem EMU train sets for the MRT-7 along Commonwealth Avenue in Diliman, Quezon City on December 16, 2021]]
The line will be operated with 108 rail cars in a three-car configuration. Hyundai Rotem was awarded a $440.2 million contract to supply 108 metro cars, which will be configured into 36 train sets (3 cars per train set, with plans of expanding up to 6 cars per train set). The contractual scope also includes signalling, communications, and power supplies for the metro line. All ordered trainsets have undergone the necessary testing and trials. After being stored in South Korea since 2018 due to a lack of a depot, the 108 railcars are already in the process of being shipped to the Philippines.{{Cite news|title=Trains for MRT-7 project set to arrive next week: SMC|work=Philippine News Agency|date=September 1, 2021|access-date=September 1, 2021|url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1152313|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901114304/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1152313|archive-date=September 1, 2021}} The first batch of two three-car trainsets arrived in the country on September 6, 2021.{{Cite news|title=Two train sets for MRT 7 arrive in Manila|first=Zacarian|last=Sarao|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=September 7, 2021|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1484842/two-train-sets-for-mrt-7-arrive-in-manila|access-date=September 8, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210907160525/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1484842/two-train-sets-for-mrt-7-arrive-in-manila|archive-date=September 7, 2021}} The trains were then brought from the Port of Manila to Commonwealth Avenue and were laid on the tracks near the {{stn|Tandang Sora}} station from September 11 and 12.{{Cite news|title=SMC starts installation of first MRT7 train sets from Korea|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/803122/smc-starts-installation-of-first-mrt7-train-sets-from-korea/story/|publisher=GMA News|date=September 13, 2021|access-date=September 13, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210913093401/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/803122/smc-starts-installation-of-first-mrt7-train-sets-from-korea/story/|archive-date=September 13, 2021}} On the other hand, the trains are seen to begin test runs by April 2022.{{update inline|date=May 2022}}{{Cite news|title=MRT7 trains to be seen running by April 2022|first=Jon Viktor D.|last=Cabuenas|work=GMA News|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/803939/mrt7-trains-to-be-seen-running-by-april-2022/story/|date=September 20, 2021|access-date=September 21, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921032603/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/803939/mrt7-trains-to-be-seen-running-by-april-2022/story/|archive-date=September 21, 2021}} As of December 2021, six trainsets were delivered and laid on the tracks near Tandang Sora station, with the latest deliveries of two trains that were laid in November 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineSTAR/posts/2485719118248421|title=Six newly installed train sets for the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) project were spotted along Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City on Wednesday.|website=Facebook|date=1 December 2021|access-date=1 December 2021}}{{Cite web|title=Two new train sets of MRT-7 have arrived as of today morning along Commonwealth Avenue.|website=Facebook|url=https://www.facebook.com/pinoyjoyride/posts/5128198927195508|date=13 November 2021}} The trains were unveiled on December 16, 2021.{{Cite news|title=New train sets for MRT-7 unveiled|url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/12/16/MRT-7-train-sets-unveiling.html|work=CNN Philippines|date=16 December 2021|access-date=16 December 2021|archive-date=December 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211216114543/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/12/16/MRT-7-train-sets-unveiling.html|url-status=dead}} On November 22, 2023, a series of test trials were made for the train sets parked along Commonwealth Avenue, located between Tandang Sora Station and Don Antonio Station. The test was also overseen by Ramon Ang on December 1, 2023, alongside officials from Hyundai Rotem, Korail, and Rhodium 688.{{cite web |title=RSA checks MRT-7 test run: QC to Bulacan in 35 minutes… soon! |url=https://bilyonaryo.com/2023/12/03/rsa-checks-mrt-7-test-run-qc-to-bulacan-in-35-minutes-soon/business/ |website=bilyonaryo.com |date=3 December 2023}}{{cite web |title=MRT 7 Test Run (Trainset 28), 11/22/2023. | website=YouTube | date=November 22, 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru1Ikg2kq08 |language=en}} As of March 4, 2025, 35 train sets, which consisted of 105 train cars, have been delivered into the country and are currently stored within the MRT 7 Depot.{{cite web |title=DULO NG MRT 7 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGTTkgHZ_Mg |date=3 March 2025}}
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| width="175px" | Rolling stock
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| Year
| 2018–2019 |
| Manufacturer |
| Model
| |
| Number built |
| Car Length
| DM: {{convert|21.95|m|ftin|abbr=on}} |
| Train Length
| {{convert|65.46|m|ftin|abbr=on}} |
| Width
| {{convert|3.15|m|ftin|abbr=on}} |
| Height
| {{convert|3.75|m|ftin|abbr=on}} |
| Body material |
| Weight
| {{cvt|115|t|lbs}} {{Clarify|date=June 2020}} |
| Configuration
| DM1-T-DM2 |
| Capacity
| 1,168 passengers |
| Doors
| Pocket sliding; 4 doors per side |
| Drive unit
| Gear coupling (WN) Drive |
| Traction power
| {{750 V DC|conductor=y}} |
| Traction control |
| Traction motor
| {{convert|200|kW|hp|abbr=on}} 3-phase AC induction motor |
| Top speed
| {{convert|90|km/h|mph|round=5|abbr=on}} |
| Braking system |
| Safety system(s)
| ATP |
| Acceleration
| {{convert|1|m/s2|abbr=on}} |
| Deceleration
| {{convert|1|m/s2|abbr=on}} (Service) |
| Gauge
| {{track gauge|sg|lk=on}} |
| Coupling
| Shibata close-contact |
| Status
| {{Partial|35 trainsets (105 cars) delivered as of March 2025}} |
= Depot =
File:Tala_Caloocan_City_Quirino_Highway_44.jpg
The line will maintain an at-grade depot along Quirino Highway in Barangay Greater Lagro, Quezon City, close to the proximity of La Mesa Watershed. The depot occupies {{convert|20|ha|sp=us}} of space and will be the center of the operations and maintenance of the line. It will be capable of handling 150 trains for future expansion of the line.{{Cite news|title=DOTr says MRT-7 now 62% complete|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/814656/dotr-says-mrt-7-now-62-complete/story/|first=Giselle|last=Ombay|work=GMA News|date=15 December 2021|access-date=15 December 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215064618/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/814656/dotr-says-mrt-7-now-62-complete/story/|archive-date=15 December 2021}}
Expansion
SMC plans for MRT-7 to evolve into a {{Convert|200|km|mi|sp=us|adj=on}} network. Its main feature is a circumferential mainline comprising the present line, the Airport Access segment to New Manila International Airport, the West Rail Link, and the Phase 2A between the Manila North Harbor and the North Avenue Common Station. Additional branches will also be built in northeastern Metro Manila and Rizal.
=Phase 2A=
{{Distinguish|MRT Line 8}}
The first proposed extension by phase number is Phase 2A, an unnamed westward extension of the line to Tutuban station via West Avenue, Quezon Avenue and Earnshaw Street before running parallel to the LRT Line 2 after Legarda station.{{Cite AV media |title=NMIA Multimodal Transportation Network |url=https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJSp7ksUcAAwf1u?format=jpg&name=medium |publisher=SMC Infrastructure |access-date=August 30, 2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830101201/https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJSp7ksUcAAwf1u?format=jpg&name=medium |archive-date=August 30, 2021}} This is similar to an earlier proposal under review, MRT Line 8, under the Philippine National Railways, that has proposed technical specifications identical to the MRT-7. Depending on the deliberations and pending approvals, the two lines may coexist or may be merged.
The current construction of the line extension for the train system's turnback tracks along West Avenue will be the highly probable starting point of the proposed extension.
==Phase 2A stations==
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| {{stn|Del Monte | Line 7}}
| rowspan="5" {{n/a|none}} | Phil-Am | rowspan="5" | Quezon City | None | |
| {{stn|Delta | MRT}}
| West Triangle | |
| {{stn|A. Roces}}
| Paligsahan | Fisher Mall, Amoranto Sports Complex | ||
| {{stn|Santo Domingo}}
| Santo Domingo | ||
| {{stn|D. Tuazon}}
| Santa Mesa Heights | ||
| {{stn|España Boulevard | Line 7}}
| {{rint|manila|PNR}}North–South Commuter Railway {{stn|España}} | rowspan="3" | Sampaloc | rowspan="6" | Manila | Trabajo Market | |
| {{stn|G. Araneta}}
| {{n/a|none}} | ||
| {{stn|Legarda | MRT}}
| {{rint|manila|2}} {{stn|Legarda}} | San Sebastian Church, University Belt (Mendiola Street section) | |
| {{stn|Recto | MRT}}
| {{rint|manila|2}} {{stn|Recto}} | Isetann Recto, Manila City Jail | |
| {{stn|Tutuban | MRT}}
| {{rint|manila|PNR}} {{stn|Tutuban}} | LRT}}
|rowspan="2" | Tondo | Tutuban Center (Old Tutuban Station), Divisoria |
| {{stn|North Port | MRT}}
| {{rint|manila|2}} {{stn|Pier 4}} |
=Phase 2B (West Rail Link)=
Phase 2B is dubbed the West Rail Link project. It will be an airport rail link to New Manila International Airport and traversing the northwest coast of Metro Manila, in similar fashion to the Clark–Buendia Airport Limited Express of the North–South Commuter Railway. It will host express train services and aims to connect the NMIA and Metro Manila within 20 minutes.{{Cite news|first=Iris|last=Gonzales|title=SMC plans MRT Loop to link Bulacan airport|url=https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/08/31/1847264/smc-plans-mrt-loop-link-bulacan-airport|work=Philippine Star|date=August 31, 2018|access-date=August 30, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831113106/https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/08/31/1847264/smc-plans-mrt-loop-link-bulacan-airport|archive-date=August 31, 2018}} Thus, it will only have three stations: C2 in Manila, C4 in Navotas, and NMIA. The length of the segment is yet to be determined.
=Phase 3 (Airport Access)=
With the depot underway, San Miguel Corp. has plans to extend the line further to Bocaue, Bulacan, running parallel to the planned six-lane highway along the area, which aims to be connected to the North Luzon Expressway. The extension will improve access to Ciudad de Victoria complex, where the Philippine Arena will be within its vicinity. The line will also connect Metro Manila with New Manila International Airport, adding {{Convert|30.3|km|mi|sp=us}} to the present line to {{Convert|53.1|km|mi|sp=us}}.{{Cite web |title=MRT 7 Airport Express |url=https://ppp.gov.ph/ppp_projects/mrt-7-airport-access-north-line/ |website=www.ppp.gov.ph |agency=Public-Private Partnership Center |access-date=November 1, 2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611131828/https://ppp.gov.ph/ppp_projects/mrt-7-airport-access-north-line/ |archive-date=June 11, 2020}} Plans were also laid out connect the airport to the cities of Navotas, Malabon, and Manila, consisting of 19 additional stations, and will travel through the alignment of the LRT 2 Western Extension and the planned MRT 8, before traversing to West Avenue, and finally connecting the planned extension line to the North Triangle Common Station.{{cite web |title=Bulacan Airport MRT Seven Masterplan |url=https://puregroupofcompanies.com/news_details/NDc= |website=www.puregroupofcompanies.com |access-date=June 29, 2021 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629101716/https://puregroupofcompanies.com/news_details/NDc= |archive-date=June 29, 2021 |url-status=live}}
This segment shall be operated together with the Philippine National Railways.
==Phase 3 stations==
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| {{stn|Tungkong Mangga}}
| {{rint|manila|7}} San Jose del Monte | Tungkong Mangga | rowspan="3" | San Jose del Monte | Skyline Hospital and Medical Center, Iglesia ni Cristo - Maharlika, College of St. Anthony | |
| {{stn|Francisco Homes | MRT}}
| rowspan="4" {{n/a|none}} | Mulawin | Grace Medical Center, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints |
| {{stn|Dulong Bayan}}
| Dulong Bayan | City of San Jose del Monte Government Center, River Park Esplanade | |
| {{stn|Santa Maria}}
| San Vicente | rowspan="2" | Santa Maria | Bella Vista | |
| {{stn|Philippine Arena}}
| Tabing Bakod | |
| {{stn|Marilao (Phase 3)}}
| {{rint|manila|PNR}}North–South Commuter Railway {{stn|Marilao}} | Ibayo | Marilao | SM City Marilao | |
| {{stn|NMIA}}
| {{rint|manila|7}} NMIA | Taliptip | Bulakan |
=Phase 4A (Southeast Alignment)=
Phase 4A involves the construction of an extension from D. Tuazon station of Phase 2A to Taytay, Rizal. Excluding D. Tuazon, it will have 10 stations running on a northwest–southeast alignment. This project is also similar to the MRT Line 4, except it will run on the same Line 7 network, providing wider access of stations. It will also traverse areas north of Gilmore station towards Quezon Avenue. Line 4 was originally intended to be a monorail system, until it was upgraded to a heavy rail system.
==Phase 4A stations==
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| {{stn|Araneta Avenue}}
| rowspan="2" {{n/a|none}} | New Manila | rowspan="3" | Quezon City | De Los Santos Medical Center, St. Luke's Medical Center – Quezon City, Trinity University of Asia | ||
| {{stn|E. Rodriguez}}
| Kristong Hari | Christ the King Seminary, Barangay Mariana Park, Quezon City Sports Club | ||
| {{stn|Gilmore | MRT}}
| {{rint|manila|2}} {{stn|Gilmore | LRT}}
| Gilmore Commercial Plaza, St. Paul University Quezon City |
| {{stn|Greenhills}}
| rowspan="2" {{n/a|none}} | San Juan | Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Greenhills Shopping Center | ||
| {{stn|POEA–Ortigas}}
| Wack Wack–Greenhills | EDSA Shrine, La Salle Green Hills, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, Robinsons Galleria, Wack Wack Golf and Country Club | ||
| {{stn|Meralco Avenue}}
| {{rint|manila|7}} (Southeast Alignment Spur) | Ugong | rowspan="2" | Pasig | Meralco Main Office, The Medical City | ||
| {{stn|Pasig}}
| {{n/a|None}} | Rosario | Sto. Rosario de Pasig Church | ||
| {{stn|Bonifacio Avenue}}
| {{rint|manila|7}} (Katipunan branch) | Santo Domingo | Robinsons Cainta | ||
| {{stn|L. Wood}}
| rowspan="2" {{N/a|None}} | San Isidro | rowspan="2" | Taytay, Rizal | Taytay Rotonda Monument | ||
| {{stn|Taytay}}
| Dolores | Taytay Public Market, Taytay Municipal Hall |
=Phase 4B=
Phase 4B involves the construction of a spur line between Ortigas Center and V. Mapa station of LRT Line 2. Excluding Meralco Avenue station and V. Mapa, it will have 6 stations traversing a U-shaped right of way.
=Phase 5 (Katipunan spur)=
Plans were also laid out for a {{Convert|13.9|km|mi|sp=us}} additional spur line, known as the MRT 7 Katipunan Spur Line, that aims to connect the line from Tandang Sora station to the LRT Line 2 at Katipunan and Marikina stations; the U.P. Town Center, the Ateneo de Manila University, the Riverbanks Center, and the MRT 4 Cainta Station. The project also consists of 8 additional stations and will connect areas within Quezon City, Marikina, the eastern parts of Pasig, and Cainta, Rizal. The proposed spur line will traverse through the University of the Philippines Diliman complex, Katipunan Avenue, Aurora Boulevard, Andres Bonifacio Avenue, Sumulong Highway, Mayor Gil Fernando Avenue, and Felix Avenue.http://www.dbm.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/BESF/BESF2021/I4.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=August 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://ppp.gov.ph/ppp_projects/mrt-7-katipunan-spur-line/|title = MRT 7 Katipunan Spur Line Project |website = PPP Center |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609195950/https://ppp.gov.ph/ppp_projects/mrt-7-katipunan-spur-line/ |archive-date=June 9, 2020}}
==Phase 5 stations==
| class="wikitable" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none; text-align:center"
! width="150px" | Name ! width="220px" | Line transfers ! width="140px" | Location ! Nearest landmarks |
| {{stn|Tandang Sora}}
|{{rint|manila|7}} {{stn|Tandang Sora}} | rowspan="2" |Matandang Balara, Quezon City |
| {{stn|Balara}}
| rowspan="3" {{n/a|none}} |University of the Philippines Diliman, MWSS, Balara Filters Park |
| {{stn|U.P. Town Center}}
|U.P. Town Center, C.P. Garcia Avenue (UP), Brgy. Pansol |
| {{stn|Ateneo}}
| rowspan="2" |Loyola Heights, Quezon City |
| {{stn|Katipunan|3=MRT}}
|{{rint|manila|2}} {{stn|Katipunan}} |Xavierville Avenue, Aurora Boulevard, Project 2 & 3 |
| {{stn|Riverbanks}}
| rowspan="2" {{n/a|none}} | rowspan="3" |Marikina |Riverbanks Center, Barangka, Provident Village |
| {{stn|Sumulong}}
|Marikina City Hall, Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center, Sumulong Highway |
| {{stn|Emerald-Marikina}}
|{{rint|manila|2}} {{stn|Marikina–Pasig}} |Marikina–Infanta Highway, Sta. Lucia East, Robinsons Metro East |
| {{stn|Bonifacio Avenue}}
|{{rint|manila|4}} Cainta |Ortigas Avenue Extension, Cainta Public Market, Robinsons Cainta |
Notes
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References
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{{cite web |url=https://business.inquirer.net/207206/funds-secured-mrt-7-run-19 |title=With funds secured, Line 7 to run by '19 |author=Camus, Miguel R. |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=February 17, 2016 |access-date=November 12, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160217093455/https://business.inquirer.net/207206/funds-secured-mrt-7-run-19 |archive-date=February 17, 2016}}
{{cite news |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/765012/smc-seals-financing-for-p63b-mrt-7-commuter-project |author=Daxim L. Lucas |title= SMC seals financing for P63B MRT-7 commuter project |publisher=Inquirer |date=February 15, 2016 |access-date=March 15, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216093050/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/765012/smc-seals-financing-for-p63b-mrt-7-commuter-project |archive-date=February 16, 2016}}
{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/metro/631990/dotr-expect-traffic-slowdown-on-quirino-highway-due-to-mrt-7-construction/story/ |title=DoTr: Expect traffic slowdown on Quirino Highway due to Line 7 construction |agency=GMA News Online |date=November 5, 2017 |access-date=November 5, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105110732/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/metro/631990/dotr-expect-traffic-slowdown-on-quirino-highway-due-to-mrt-7-construction/story/ |archive-date=November 5, 2017}}
{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/serbisyopubliko/transportation/621706/brace-for-heavy-traffic-on-commonwealth-avenue-as-mrt-7-construction-starts/story/ |title=Brace for heavy traffic on Commonwealth Avenue as MRT-7 construction starts |agency=GMA News Online |date=August 13, 2017 |access-date=August 14, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814174355/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/serbisyopubliko/transportation/621706/brace-for-heavy-traffic-on-commonwealth-avenue-as-mrt-7-construction-starts/story/ |archive-date=August 14, 2017}}
{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/187404-mrt7-traffic-advisory-quirino-highway |title=Motorists told to avoid Quirino Highway due to MRT7 construction |agency=Rappler |date=November 5, 2017 |access-date=November 8, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105142353/https://www.rappler.com/nation/187404-mrt7-traffic-advisory-quirino-highway |archive-date=November 5, 2017}}
{{cite web |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/metro/628655/concrete-pouring-at-mrt-7-batasan-station-in-qc-begins/story/ |title=Concrete pouring at MRT-7 Batasan Station in QC begins |author=Cordero, Ted |date=October 7, 2017 |publisher=GMA News Online |access-date=October 28, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007114607/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/metro/628655/concrete-pouring-at-mrt-7-batasan-station-in-qc-begins/story/ |archive-date=October 7, 2017}}
{{cite web |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/heavy-traffic-expected-mrt-7-construction/375396/ |title=Heavy traffic expected with MRT-7 construction |author=Galvez, James Konstantin |date=January 20, 2018 |publisher=The Manila Times |access-date=January 23, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123190659/https://www.manilatimes.net/heavy-traffic-expected-mrt-7-construction/375396/ |archive-date=January 23, 2018}}
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External links
- [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:MRT_Line_7_(Metro_Manila) MRT Line 7 (Metro Manila)]
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