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March 6, 2026 | Financial

New Japanese loan for Manila MRT-3 upgrade

Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) will lend $US 137m for further renovation of city’s MRT-3 metro line.

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.

June 28, 2024 | Fleet

Senator to investigate incompatible Manila MRT-3 fleet

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

June 5, 2024 | Metros

New Manila MRT-3 operating contract tender due in 2025

Current operating contract for 17km metro line ends next year.

November 1, 2023 | Metros

Funding agreements for Manila MRT-4 to be signed next year

The 15.6km elevated metro line will serve 11 stations.

August 7, 2023 | Financial

$US 2.92bn requested for rail projects in 2024 Philippines budget

The funding will cover the construction and maintenance of seven rail lines in and around Metro Manila.

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