For commuters who spend long hours moving between Bulacan and Metro Manila, the MRT-7 project is still pushing forward as a full 14-station railway, with the Department of Transportation confirming that San Jose del Monte remains part of the approved line.
The DOTr issued the clarification after reports circulated that only 13 stations would push through. The agency said it “wishes to clarify that the MRT-7 project will still operate with 14 stations.” It also stressed that the San Jose del Monte Station “remains part of the MRT-7 project and has not been removed from the approved alignment.”
The update carries major weight for commuters because San Jose del Monte is the Bulacan end of the 22-kilometer line. MRT-7 is designed to connect North Avenue in Quezon City to San Jose del Monte, giving passengers a rail alternative along one of the busiest commuter corridors north of Metro Manila. Once completed, the line is expected to shorten travel time and help ease vehicle traffic by moving more people through mass transport.
The DOTr said the first 12 stations, covering the stretch from Sacred Heart to North Avenue, remain on track to begin operations. Tala and San Jose del Monte are expected to follow as the final two stations to be completed and opened to the riding public.
The full line will include North Avenue, Quezon City Memorial Circle, University Avenue, Tandang Sora, Don Antonio, Batasan, Manggahan, Doña Carmen, Regalado, Mindanao Avenue, Quirino, Sacred Heart, Tala, and San Jose del Monte.
For daily riders, the clarification keeps the promise of a wider rail link alive. MRT-7 remains positioned as a major transport project for workers, students, families, and residents who rely on the Bulacan-Quezon City route. The project gives commuters a clearer picture of a future with faster, more reliable travel across one of the region’s most important transport corridors.
