Philippine railway body capable of handling all train lines, DOTr assures Japanese PM

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The Philippines is capable of training the needed workforce for all existing and upcoming railway lines, the Department of Transportation assured Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Transport Undersecretary for Railways Cesar Chavez briefs Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the readiness of Philippine Railways Institute to train engineers, technicians and operators for existing and upcoming railway lines operated by the Philippine government and the private sector. From left: Prime Minister Kishida, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister Dr.

In a briefing, Transport Undersecretary for Railways Cesar Chavez told Japan’s premier that the Philippine Railways Institute is now training engineers, technicians and operators for the MRT-7, which is expected to operate by 2025. The transport official also highlighted the pivotal role played by Japanese training in improving the expertise of professors, instructors and personnel at the PRI.

For his part, Kishida himself was given a hands-on experience with the train simulator, underscoring the effectiveness of training equipment, as well as symbolizing Japan’s commitment to ensuring the Philippines’ success in railway development. The five railway projects are identified as the LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension, LRT Line 2 East Extension, MRT Line 3 Rehabilitation and Maintenance, North-South Commuter Rail System and Metro Manila Subway Project.

 

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