Politics · Philippines Bureau
Metro Manila Subway marks historic first tunnel breakthrough
President Marcos hails completion of initial tunnel boring at Quezon Avenue station as a major milestone in the construction of the Philippines' inaugural underground railway system.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday celebrated a significant construction milestone for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP), witnessing the first tunnel boring machine breakthrough at Quezon Avenue station. The president's inspection of the site underscored the importance of the achievement in advancing the country's first-ever underground railway network.
The breakthrough at Quezon Avenue represents tangible progress on one of the Philippines' most ambitious transportation infrastructure projects. The completion of excavation work at the station marks a critical phase in the tunnel boring process, which is essential to establishing the underground transit corridor.
The Metro Manila Subway Project is designed to ease congestion in the sprawling metropolitan area by providing rapid, underground transit connectivity. When completed, the system is expected to significantly enhance mobility and reduce travel times across the capital region.
The project's advancement reflects ongoing government efforts to modernize the country's transportation infrastructure and support sustainable urban development in Metro Manila.