The Manila Light Rail Transit System, commonly known as the LRT, is an urban rail transit system that primarily serves Metro Manila, Philippines. Although categorized as a light rail system because it originally used light rail vehicles, it presently has characteristics of a rapid transit system, such as high passenger throughput, exclusive right-of-way, and later use of full metro rolling stock.

“LRT” stands for “light rail transit” while “MRT” stands for “metro rail transit” or “mass rapid transit.” Since both modes of transportation work and look the same, how are they exactly different from each other?

Both LRT and MRT are very rapid transportation systems. For example, if you travel by Jeepney to your destination, it can consume a full 30 minutes before you ever get there. However, if you ride the LRT or MRT, you can reach your place of destination in just a matter of three to five minutes.

Actually, the LRT and MRT are very similar to each other. In the Philippines, the only differences between the two modes of transportation are the routes and the company that runs them. The LRT is mostly ridden by commuters who are along the Taft Avenue-Rizal Avenue and Ramon Magsaysay Blvd-Aurora Blvd routes. On the other hand, the MRT is mostly ridden by commuters from EDSA. The LRT is owned by the Philippine government, while the MRT is owned by Fil-Estate, a private company.

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