Editor's note: The STAR, citing information from Transport Undersecretary Cesar Chavez, reports that all four rail lines have resumed operations as of 11:46 a.m. of July 27.
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MANILA, Philippines — Operations of train systems in Metro Manila were halted on Wednesday due to the 7.0-magnittude strong quake that rocked parts of the northern Philippines that morning.
The Philippine National Railways said its trips for Metro North and Metro South Commuter service would be temporarily suspended “until the tracks are certified available by our Engineering Department.”
The management of LRT-2 that traverses Antipolo to Recto also said it was stopping operations while its engineering team conducts safety check of every station.
The MRT-3 team also said that all trains were advised to stop after the quake was felt at 8:44 a.m. “Assessment of all facilities and systems are ongoing,” it added.
As of 9:07 a.m., the LRT-1 management meanwhile said it has resumed operations in all its 19 stations after receiving clearance to operate.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the tectonic quake was recorded two kilometers east of Lagangilang, Abra. The quake had a depth of focus of 25 km.
Intensity IV (moderately strong) was felt in Quezon City, state seismologists said.