The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is targeting to start the interim operation of the Unified Grand Central Station or Common Station in the first quarter of 2028. Since it's a variation order, we have to follow the government process," Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said in a statement. The works for the interim operations of the common station are expected to be finished by March 2028, according to DEPDev. With this, Lopez said the Transportation Department will strive to meet the target for the Common Station’s interim operations in the first quarter of 2028. That way, commuters won't have to walk below on the street level," Lopez said.—LDF, GMA News