Fire hits LRT 1 transformer, train delay expected

A fire that hit a transformer at the LIght Rail Transit depot in Pasay City early Thursday morning has affected the operations of LRT 1, according to Operations Director Rodrigo Bulario on Thursday.

?? Meralco transformers near LRT1 Depot in Pasay exploded due to heavy rains this morning. Trains running on backup power supply for now. ??

— LRT1 (@officialLRT1) April 27, 2016

“May sumabog ho na transformer sa LRT 1 depot. Resulta nawalan ng kuryente and mga tren natin doon,” Bulario said in an interview over Super Radyo dzBB.

He added that the train operations are affected because of the limited source of power. But as of posting time, a rectifier is being used as an additional source of power.

Bulario said Meralco personnel are currently repairing the transformer that caught fire.

LRT operations resumed but with a delay, News TV Live reported.

“Dahil dito, tuwing 15 minuto lamang nakakaakyat ang mga tren sa LRT 1 depot imbes na tuwing 3 minuto,” Bulario said.

As of posting time, Bulario said there are 8 trains left that have to be included in the transport system. It will take one hour more before operation will normalize. — BAP/KG, GMA News