Traslacion 2026: LRT 2 to allow barefoot passengers on Jan. 9

Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) management said Thursday that devotees will be allowed to take theirs train barefoot during the Feast of Jesus Nazareno on Friday, January 9. 

“Bilang pakikiisa sa Kapistahan ng Poong Nazareno, papayagan ang mga debotong nakayapak na makikibahagi sa Traslacion ng Itim na Nazareno na sumakay sa LRT Line 2 sa Enero 9, 2025,” the statement read. 

(In solidarity with the Feast of the Nazarene, barefoot devotees participating in the Traslacion of the Black Nazarene will be allowed to ride LRT Line 2 on January 9, 2025.) 

“Kasabay nito, ipatutupad parin ang 'No Inspection, No Entry' policy ‘bilang bahagi ng mahigpit na seguridad sa lahat ng istasyon.” 

(At the same time, the 'No Inspection, No Entry' policy will still be implemented as part of strict security at all stations.)

The LRT-2 management reminded the public that it will implement regular operating hours on Friday. 

Meanwhile, the issuance of concessionary beep cards will be suspended on Friday in the following select LRT-1 and LRT-2 stations on Friday in view of the annual religious event:

• LRT-1 - Carriedo, Doroteo Jose, United Nations, Central
• LRT-2 - Recto, Legarda, Pureza 

The issuance of the concessionary beep cards in the abovementioned stations will resume on Saturday, January 10. — Vince Angelo Ferreras/RF, GMA Integrated News