Philippine National Railways – South Project

Implementing Agency

Department of Transportation (DOTr)

Project Description

The North-South Railway Project (NSRP, or “the Project”) is part of the Government of the Philippines’ (GOP’s) efforts to promote inclusive growth. The Project aims to revive the railway to provide improved transport and logistics services to currently underserved areas and encourage more productive activities.

The proposed NSRP South Line PPP covers Metro Manila to Legazpi City, Albay, plus a number of existing and proposed branch lines totaling to approximately 653 km. It consists of commuter railway operations between Tutuban and Calamba and long haul railway operations between Tutuban and Legazpi, including extended long haul rail operations on the branch line between Calamba and Batangas and extension between Legazpi and Matnog.

The railway between the existing Tutuban station and the city of Calamba, in the Laguna province is a 56 km section of the NSRP and is proposed to have commuter rail operations in addition to long haul rail operations of NSRP. This section represents an existing Philippines National Railway (PNR) right-of-way (ROW) which runs through Metro Manila. Currently, the NSRP has a narrow-gauge railway. However, extensive rehabilitation and reconstruction is needed to bridges and road crossings to bring it to safe operating condition.

Indicative Cost

PhP 213.99 Billion | USD 4.75533 Billion

Procurement Mode

Solicited

Region

• NCR REGION - NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
• REGION IV-A - CALABARZON
• REGION V - BICOL

Sector

Rail,Transportation