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Mindanao Railway Project To Proceed, MinDA Assures

Isasagawa na ang Mindanao Railway Project! Tiniyak ng MinDA na itutuloy ito at tinanggal ang mga spekulasyon ng pagkansela.
By The Philippine Post

Mindanao Railway Project To Proceed, MinDA Assures

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The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) reaffirmed Wednesday that the Mindanao Railway Project (MRP) would push through, dismissing speculations of its cancellation.

In a press briefing, Secretary Leo Tereso Magno clarified that the project is moving forward, confirming strong interest from private entities in partnering with the government.

“There are three to four private individuals and companies aggressively showing interest in collaborating on the MRP master plan,” Magno said.

He said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and MinDA are finalizing the project’s terms of reference, with an expected release by December.

The MRP Phase 1, spanning 100.2 km., will connect the cities of Davao, Tagum, and Digos.

Land acquisition is underway for this segment, which will include eight stations at an estimated cost of PHP81.6 billion.

The railway aims to serve 122,000 passengers daily, reducing travel time from Tagum City to Digos City from three hours to one hour.

Once fully completed, the MRP will span 1,544 km., linking key areas in Mindanao, including Davao, General Santos, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Cotabato, Zamboanga, Butuan, Surigao, and Malaybalay.

Magno acknowledged the need to update the project’s design, as elements of the original plan are outdated.

“Unless there are new changes, the DOTr has affirmed that this is the latest direction for the MRP,” he said.

The MRP remains a flagship infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity and boosting economic growth in Mindanao. (PNA)