The NSCR runs from Clark Global City in Pampanga to Calamba City in Laguna, a distance of 147 kilometers. It will have the capacity to transport 800,000 passengers a day.
With 24/7 work construction schedule, the much-awaited PNR Clark Phase 1(Malolos to Tutuban) segment of the massive North South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project, is going full steam ahead, as we report an overall progress rate of 42.66%, as of 31 December 2020.
Chavez said an elevated, double-track and electrified train system will be built directly above the existing PNR tracks, speeding up the construction of the NSCR by eight months.
The Philippines' Department of Transportation on 1 August signed two civil works contracts worth nearly Php38 billion ($728 million) for the flagship Malolos–Clark Railway Project, which is financed by ADB.
With 24/7 work construction schedule, the much-awaited PNR Clark Phase 1(Malolos to Tutuban) segment of the massive North South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project, is going full steam ahead, as we report an overall progress rate of 42.66%, as of 31 December 2020.
Solis to Calamba Calumpit, Apalit, Minalin, Santo Tomas, San Fernando, Angeles, Mabalacat, Bamban, and Capas. o Design speed: 160km/h o Opening year: May 2022 o Proposed fare: PHP20 + PHP2/km o Alignment Configuration- Standard gauge double track. o At-grade: 2km; Viaduct: 63km; U/G: 9km; Total 74km.