Metro Manila’s long suffering rail riders

It’s a typical scene every day. Long lines of people at the foot of the stations of Metro Manila’s three city rail systems during rush hours, and all rail cars are always filled like cans of sardines.

The worsening traffic situation on major roads makes the rail systems an attractive alternative to travel around. Too bad the Aquino administration has so far failed to make the necessary expansion to accommodate an ever-increasing number of commuters.