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North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR)

NSCR gets third trainset for 2027 run
The North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) has received its third eight-car trainset, bringing the railway closer to carrying passengers between Valenzuela and…
26 August 20261 MIN READ
ASEAN, ADB back Philippine railway expansion
Global financial institutions and Southeast Asian neighbors have pledged to help accelerate the Philippines’ multibillion-peso railway expansion program.
19 June 20261 MIN READ
DoTr compensation programs benefit displaced residents
Families displaced by the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) in Pampanga are reporting improved living conditions after receiving…
29 April 20261 MIN READ
ROW acquisition for NSCR North surges to 65.5%
RoW acquisition has long been a major bottleneck in infrastructure delivery, with delays in land procurement affecting construction timelines.
25 April 20262 MIN READ
Of trains, pains and promises
In other words, the projects were announced before the money was fully secured. Ambition alone does not build railways; efficiency does.
9 March 20263 MIN READ