Articles about Metro Manila Subway

Underground construction has commenced

During COVID times, big-ticket infrastructure projects rarely ever go without a hitch. A surge in cases here and a government lockdown there, and the next thing you know, your new bridge or expressway has been delayed.In the case of the

There’s always room for improvement

Well, it's May 2022. You know what that means: Not long from now, the country will be welcoming in a new government.Whoever wins is going to need to have their head on straight-and as motorists and commuters, we hope

Some big announcements were made over the past week

The project’s progress was affected greatly by the pandemic

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) initially planned to begin partial operations of the government's big-ticket railway projects by 2022. However, it appears things aren't going as smoothly as planned.According to a report by Philstar.com, the DOTr has

This would be a big convenience to commuters

Every Metro Manila commuter has experienced having to jump from one train line to another. It's doable, but frankly, it's a hassle-especially considering the long walk the chore entails. This could change, though, if the Department of Transportation (DOTr)

This is really happening

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will finally get to try out the fancy new tunnel boring machine (TBM) it the country acquired for the Metro Manila Subway (MMS) project soon.In a Facebook post, the agency announced that the TBM is scheduled

Some important infrastructure updates

A helping hand

Getting around by train isn't exactly a walk in the park around these parts. This may change, though, if the upcoming Metro Manila Subway project turns out to be everything the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is making it out to be.

Progress is hard-earned but so easily undone

The DOTr says it will be completed in December 2021

In its latest progress report, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced that the Common Station on North Avenue is currently 48.48% complete, with construction now happening round the clock to meet the December 2021 target completion date.The transport hub,

Our last news roundup for the year

Please make this happen

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has already shown off renders of the Metro Manila Subway, shared that it will be flood-proof, and even flaunted a gigantic tunnel boring machine. This time, though, we might just be about to buy into the

There are several train projects in the pipeline

In traffic-ridden Metro Manila, trains provide an escape from clogged roads. Long queues and cramped rides deter many from taking a ride, but cheap fares make it an attractive option still.While the metro's train system works, it has left

What do you think about these new developments?

The agency also recently revealed its new tunnel boring machine

The Metro Manila Subway is one of the government's biggest projects that we think motorists and commuters alike are looking forward to, as it's surely something that could do wonders for our road congestion and mass-transport system in the

We’ve got updates on the controversial backriding shields, too

The agency is still eyeing partial operability by the fourth quarter of 2021

Businesses and operations across the country came to a halt when the COVID-19 crisis started, the government's infrastructure projects included. For several months, construction activities were at a standstill due to the pandemic.This meant that now more than ever,

“We need to find ways to decongest Metro Manila immediately”

The traffic in Metro Manila is awful, and it seems as if new solutions to change that are being proposed almost every day. A lot of these ideas revolve around regulating the use of private cars. For one senator, though, the immediate

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Let’s get this thing rolling

Want an idea of just how big an undertaking the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) is for the Department of Transportation (DOTr)? This photo might help.It's an image of the cutter head that will be used by the project's