Common Station LRT MRT Finally Tatapusin na

Common Station LRT MRT Finally Tatapusin na The Unified Grand Central Station (Common Station) project in Quezon City is moving forward under a new strategy after years of delays. The government terminated its contract with the original builder in 2025 and is now tapping a new operator to complete it . 🔑 Key Details · Purpose: A massive transport hub connecting LRT-1, MRT-3, MRT-7, and the Metro Manila Subway, expected to serve up to 1.5 million passengers daily . · Background: Originally proposed in 2009, the project stalled for years due to location disputes . The contract with the BFC-FDSC Consortium (worth ₱2.8 billion) was terminated in May 2025 after construction stalled for over a year . · New Plan: The DOTr is assigning Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) and Japan's Sumitomo Corp. to take over . Instead of a new contract, this will be a "variation" on LRMC’s existing LRT-1 concession, with their operating period potentially extended to recoup costs . · New Timeline: The project is now 67.98% complete as of Feb 2026. The DOTr targets completion by the second quarter of 2028 to align with the partial opening of MRT-7 . The "Trinoma Exchange" (officially The Exchange at Trinoma) is a new 40,000 sqm wing of the Ayala Mall directly connected to the Unified Grand Central Station . It's set to open in September 2026 , making Trinoma the only mall in QC directly linked to LRT-1, MRT-3, and MRT-7 . 🚉 What it offers · Transit Hub: A terminal for buses, UV Express, and P2P buses . · Mixed-use: ~12,000 sqm of retail, ~4,000 sqm of office, plus parking . · Anchor Tenants: ABC-Mart Grand Stage, IKEA Plan and Order, and Anko . · Pedestrian Access: A DOTr-covered walkway will connect it to SM North EDSA . 🗓️ The Timeline · Exchange Opens: September 2026 (the terminal is ready, but will be empty until trains run) . · Common Station Opens: Q2 2027 (when the actual train connections begin) . This is essentially a transit-oriented development built in anticipation of the Common Station's completion. Would you like more details on the dining and retail lineup coming to the new wing