The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has committed around PHP125.68 million for the development of a 30-year railway masterplan for the Greater Manila Area (GMA) in the Philippines. The plan will be formulated over a period of 36 months and will be presented by the Q4 of 2026.
The masterplan will be formulated by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) with technical support from JICA.
The master plan aims to expand the existing railway network and promote sustainable urban development. By 2055, it aims to increase the number of rail passenger trips and double the average distance covered by all trips within one hour during peak hours.
