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April 8, 2026 | Metros

Manila Subway airport branch construction contract awarded

Joint venture of DMCI and Taisei awarded contract worth $US 270.3m.

January 12, 2026 | Asia

Philippines awards Manila rail masterplan contract

Greater Capital Region Railways project will connect metro and commuter lines now under construction.

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 30, 2025 | Infrastructure

US and Philippines sign technical assistance agreement

Agreement relates to proposed Subic - Clark freight railway on Luzon Island’s west coast.

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.

May 30, 2024 | Asia

Philippines unveils Railway Development Plan

Government-led multi-billion-dollar proposals include new high-speed and commuter lines and a commitment to public transport.

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.

July 4, 2023 | Commuter Rail

More contracts awarded for Manila’s North-South Commuter Railway

Two civil works contracts worth a total of $US 731m have been awarded.

April 3, 2023 | Financial

Philippines rejects private-sector funding model for three rail projects

Applications for funding of around $US 5.5bn have again been submitted to China.

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