Metro Manila Subway project lowers first tunnel boring machine

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The DOTr said it would proceed with the lowering of the tunnel boring machine for the Metro Manila Subway project by May and begin underground works by August.

STAR / Michael Varcas

 

MANILA, Philippines — As the Duterte administration comes to a close, the long-delayed tunneling works for the Metro Manila Subway project are finally set to start after the first Tunnel Boring Machine was lowered and positioned at the subway’s depot in Valenzuela City.

 

The Metro Manila Subway, which would be country's first-ever underground railway system, is a 33-kilometer underground rail line stretching from Valenzuela City to NAIA Terminal 3 in Pasay City. The rail line is designed to reduce travel time between Quezon City and Metro's main airport to just 35 minutes from the present one hour and 10 minutes .

 

According to the Department of Transportation, should the schedule set for the construction of the Metro Manila Subway Project be strictly followed, its partial operability may be expected to start in 2025, with its full operation slated in 2027.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/06/13/2188088/metro-manila-subway-project-lowers-first-tunnel-boring-machine

 

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[bangon04]

The Philippines is so lucky to be getting hand-me-downs from Japan over so many years........ warships, trains, tunnel machines....