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North Long Haul (NCR-Ilocos Norte and Cagayan) Inter-Regional Railway Project

Project Brief
Project Description

The North Long Haul project is an inter-regional railway system in northern Luzon. The Project will be around800 kilometers connecting the National Capital Region, Region 1, Region 2, and Region 3. It will includepassenger railway stations, cargo terminals, maintenance depots, operations control centers, connectivity to seaports, transit-oriented developments. It is envisioned to link strategic infrastructure such as Clark Freeport Zone, PuroPoint, Laoag International Airport, Port Irene, and Lal-lo Airport.

Project Objectives

This project aims the following:

  1. Enhance connectivity and access to resources;
  2. Increase passenger and freight capacity, resiliency, and sustainability and reduce logistics cost;
  3. Improve tourism development;
  4. Boost economic growth; and,
  5. Promote inclusivity.

Implementing Agency

Department of Transportation

Plan / Investment Program Alignment

Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFP)

Contractual Arrangement

TBD

Region

  • Region II - Cagayan Valley
  • Region III - Central Luzon
  • National Capital Region
  • Region I - Ilocos Region

Sector

Transport

Estimated Project Cost

Php 497.27 Billion

Development Cost

TBD

Procurement Mode

Solicited

Implementation Mode

National

Status

Under development