Passenger information system to be installed in Metro Manila trains by April

A thousand screens of the TUBE Passenger Information System are set to be installed in trains of the three main rail lines — Light Right Transit Lines 1 and 2 and the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 — in Metro Manila by April.

In an emailed statement, PHAR Philippines Inc. said TUBE is a GPS-triggered real-time passenger information system which lets riders know the next train station, and alerts them of emergencies of disruptions to train service.

TUBE is equipped with CCTVs, which will help train operators with real-time congestion information, as well as incident reporting. It also shows news articles, weather reminders, traffic updates, and short-form videos.

Already installed on all trains of the LRT2, TUBE — a joint venture of PHAR Philippines Inc. and Trackmate Business Solutions Inc. — is set to be fully operational on all MRT3 trains by April and on the LRT1 by July.

"With the system from TUBE, an easier and more comfortable commute awaits LRT and MRT passengers as this new technology will keep them abreast with real-time information and other vital train service information apart from keeping them entertained," Light Rail Transit Authority Administrator Reynaldo Berroya was quoted as saying.

"With this technology, not only will it help uplift train riders' commuting experience, but it is a small step towards modernizing our railway system," added DOTr-MRT-3 General Manager Rodolfo Garcia. — RSJ, GMA News