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One of the LRT-1's newest 4th-generation trains (Photo courtesy of LRMC) MANILA - The latest 4th generation trains of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) are set to undergo dynamic test runs along the existing LRT-1 line to demonstrate their "reliability and performance" before they are used by the public. In a statement on Wednesday, Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC)-the operator and maintenance provider of the LRT-1-chief operating officer Enrico Benipayo said these trains will be seen running along the LRT-1 line beginning Wednesday night and during "off-peak hours and weekends." "They still cannot ride these Gen-4 trains yet. We are conducting these trial runs to simulate regular commercial operations and to make sure that these trains are safe for the passengers once we put them into commercial service soon," Benipayo said. The LRT-1 has a total of 30 4th generation trains-each consists of four light rail vehicles. These new trains will go th