IN a bid to alleviate the Philippine economy, reduce traffic congestion, enhance connectivity, reduce carbon emissions and enhance food security across the archipelago, the Philippines has announced an unprecedented railway development plan. Spearheaded by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile, this development plan aims to modernize and significantly expand the country's railway network.

The Philippine government will be supporting a multibillion dollar investment program to construct new railway lines, integrate existing railway infrastructures and introduce state-of-the-art railway system technologies.