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July 21, 2025 | Asia

Chinese trains finally enter service in Manila

A long-running dispute with CRRC Dalian meant the trains for metro Line MRT-3 have not run in regular passenger service since delivery in 2017.

May 23, 2025 | Metros

Philippines fires contractor over interchange delays

Government says delays to the construction of the Unified Grand Central Station in Manila are “excessive.”

April 23, 2025 | Financial

Philippines project nets $US 1.45bn of ADB funding

Final tranche of funding for 53.1km section of North-South Commuter Railway.

January 10, 2025 | Infrastructure

Engineering checks for Metro Manila Line MRT-7

Philippines Department of Transport seeks consultant to review project after significant changes.

August 30, 2024 | Metros

Manila Line MRT-7 to partially open in late 2025

Philippines Department of Transport confirms phased opening for 22km metro line.

August 9, 2024 | Financial

ADB advises on future Manila metro operator

Asian Development Bank to assist Philippine government on metro PPP projects.

June 28, 2024 | Fleet

Senator to investigate incompatible Manila MRT-3 fleet

CRRC Dalian delivered 12 trains in 2017 which have never entered service.

March 15, 2024 | Asia

PNR to completely suspend Metro Manila operations

Commuter routes in the city will not operate for five years to allow construction of North South Commuter Railway.

February 15, 2023 | Passenger

IRJ News in brief - Transit

Civil engineering contracts awarded in Toulouse, Manila, São Paulo, and Toronto, EIB loan for Pune metro and new lines open in Beijing and Taipei.

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