Metro Manila Subway construction begins

The tunnel works for the first contract package of the 33-kilometer Metro Manila Subway Project started on Monday, following the launching of the tunnel boring machine at its depot in Valenzuela City. | janebautistaINQ JeromeAningINQ TyronePiad /PDI

According to the Department of Transportation, the distance between the Valenzuela depot and QH station is 1,508 meters; QS station to TS station, 1,456 m; and TS station to NA station, 1,780 m.

The subway, which is designed to have 17 stations, will connect Valenzuela City to Pasay City. It is expected to service over 519,000 passengers daily once operational.ADVERTISEMENT After Monday’s launching, it will drive to the depot area for several months, run through residential areas, and arrive at Quirino Highway Station in December 2023.For TBM No. 3, it will be launched from NA station in July 2023 and will arrive at TS station in July 2024.After driving through residential area, the TBM will drive under Mindanao Avenue.

President Marcos led the ceremonial launch of the TBMs set to begin work on the country’s first underground railway.

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