LRT-2 on limited ops from Recto to Cubao stations as lightning hits wire

The operation of Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) is temporarily limited between Recto Station and Araneta Center-Cubao Station on Tuesday afternoon after lightning hit a wire near Antipolo Station.

“Pansamantalang nagpapatupad ng provisional service ang LRT-2 matapos tamaan ng kidlat ang catenary wire malapit sa Antipolo Station,” LRT-2 management said in a social media post.

(The LRT-2 is temporarily implementing provisional service after a lightning strike hit the catenary wire near Antipolo Station.)

“Manatili pong nakasubaybay sa aming social media pages para sa mga susunod na abiso,” it added.

(Follow on our social media pages for further announcements.)

At 4:14 p.m., LRT-2 said its operation has been fully restored between Recto Station and Antipolo Station. 

“Balik na sa full line operation ang LRT Line 2 matapos matagumpay na makumpuni ang catenary wire na tinamaan ng kidlat kanina sa Antipolo Station," LRT-2 management said.

(LRT Line 2 has resumed full line operations after the successful repair of the catenary wire struck by lightning earlier near Antipolo Station.)  — Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News