Rappler's latest stories on rail projects
Tugade accepts DOTr Undersecretary Kintanar's resignation
Kintanar a former Ayala executive says he would like to give Tugade a free hand in addressing misconceptions or doubts as to the impartiality and independence of the DOTr

A Brown, MTD Philippines team up for new PNR East-West Rail proposal
Systra Philippines – a member of France based rail expert Systra Group – is providing technical assistance for A Brown s consortium

Gov't underspending is 'epic incompetence' – Diokno
The former budget secretary says Filipinos bear the brunt of government s underspending
Tutuban Center will be common station for North-South rail project
DOTC is also eyeing to extend LRT2 for seamless transfer of passengers from the Tutuban station of the rail project

Ayala Corporation finalizes post-Aquino investment plan
The listed conglomerate is gearing up its commitment for major power and infrastructure projects before President Aquino steps down from office

Alignment of NLEX- SLEX connector road to be revised
It will increase the project cost by at least 30 says the MNTC

National Book Store's Ramos group may sell MRT-3 stake
The Ramos family which owns retail giant National Book Store is open to selling its stake in the company that controls MRT 3 a rail system in capital Manila
Gov't to subsidize LRT-1 Cavite rail project
Subsidies on the project s property taxes power rates warranty and fares need the go signal of the President whose government has promised it will not spend on infrastructure projects under the PPP scheme
LRT-1 Cavite project re-bid in 2013 not 2014 — Abaya
The transportation chief says the rail project will be re auctioned before 2013 ends and will be awarded to the winning bidder by February 2014
With Aquino in Zamboanga, LRT-1 project delayed further
The transportation chief says re auction of the LRT 1 Extension project needs the nod of NEDA board which is unable to convene due to Zamboanga crisis
MRT-7 awaits Aquino's go-signal
When and how the long delayed Metro Rail Transit line 7 MRT 7 will start construction now depends on President Aquino who chairs the Neda board
Govt considers P2-B subsidy for LRT-1 Cavite
The DOTC seeks the approval of NEDA for government to shoulder some costs for the LRT1 Extension project
New MRT-3 maintenance firm takes over Sept 5
Autre Porte Technique Global Inc APT Global the winning bidder for the maintenance work for the Metro Rail Transit line 3 MRT 3 must take over starting September 5
APT wins MRT-3 maintenance contract
Autre Porte Technique Global Inc APT wins the one year maintenance contract of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 MRT 3
2012: A horrible year for MVP
The year 2012 is marked by breakups and makeups for Manuel V Pangilinan the head of the country s largest infrastructure group leading telecommunications firm top power retailer and biggest gold producer
Gov't targets March 2013 for LRT-1-Cavite bid submission
Despite delays in the bidding process for the P60 billion Light Rail Transit line 1 LRT 1 Cavite extension project a transportation official gave assurance that the Aquino government s largest single infrastructure project will proceed as scheduled
MRT-7 project a go; DMCI-Marubeni to build QC-Bulacan link
Marubeni and a unit of DMCI Holdings Inc is to build a 22 kilometre 13 7 mile extension of Metro Rail Transit
DOTC to finalize MRT-3 auction details by mid-Feb
Before improvements in MRT 3 can proceed the DOTC has 2 resolve 2 issues how and what aspect of the rail service will be privatized