North–South Commuter Railway

NEC to deliver Communication and Automated Fare Collection Systems for the Philippines' North-South Commuter Railway

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

TOKYO, July 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and Sumitomo Corporation have received an order from Hitachi Rail STS S.p.A to deliver Communication Systems and an Automated Fare Collection System on the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) that is being developed by the Philippine Department of Transportation.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, July 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and Sumitomo Corporation have received an order from Hitachi Rail STS S.p.A to deliver Communication Systems and an Automated Fare Collection System on the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) that is being developed by the Philippine Department of Transportation.
  • Leveraging its international experience in the construction of Communication Systems and Automated Fare Collection Systems, NEC will deliver these new systems in collaboration with partner companies and contracts that will include design, development, manufacturing, equipment procurement, installation, testing and commissioning.
  • In terms of Communication Systems, NEC will provide network infrastructure, radio systems, broadcasting systems for station buildings, and surveillance camera systems.
  • With regard to the Automated Fare Collection System, NEC will provide a central system for fare settlement and ID management for transit smartcards, as well as station equipment that includes ticket gates and ticket vending machines.

MC Signs Integrated Railway Systems and Trackwork Contract for North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project in the Philippines

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Monday, March 6, 2023

MC is responsible for designing, manufacturing and installing all the systems2 and will deliver them to DOTr for the extension project of the North-South Commuter Railway.

Key Points: 
  • MC is responsible for designing, manufacturing and installing all the systems2 and will deliver them to DOTr for the extension project of the North-South Commuter Railway.
  • The Philippines government is promoting a large-scale infrastructure development program called "Build, Better, More," in which the North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project is considered a core component.
  • By utilizing its railway business know-how, MC will help the Philippines to upgrade its transportation infrastructure and improve mobility for its people.
  • Furthermore, MC has plans to proactively engage in railway projects promoted by the Japanese government to export high-quality infrastructure.

Philippines Construction Industry Report 2022: Industry Growth has been Revised Down from 16.5% to 13.4% - Forecast to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Industry growth has revised down the estimated growth of the Philippine construction industry in 2022 - with the industry now expected to expand by 13.4% in real terms this year, down from the previous prior projection of a 16.5% growth.

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  • Industry growth has revised down the estimated growth of the Philippine construction industry in 2022 - with the industry now expected to expand by 13.4% in real terms this year, down from the previous prior projection of a 16.5% growth.
  • Into 2023, the construction industry's output will be supported by works on ongoing transport infrastructure and housing projects.
  • The construction industry is expected to register an annual average growth of 7.3% from 2023 to 2026, supported by government investment in the transport, energy and residential sectors.
  • Historical (2017-2021) and forecast (2022-2026) valuations of the construction industry in the Philippine, featuring details of key growth drivers.

Hitachi Rail wins major contract to deliver sustainable digital commuter railway in the Philippines

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Hitachi Rail will introduce its innovative European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 signalling on the North South Commuter Railway.

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  • Hitachi Rail will introduce its innovative European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 signalling on the North South Commuter Railway.
  • By delivering this project, Hitachi Rail will reduce a major commuter railway's energy footprint, supporting greener travel.
  • Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey solutions.
  • Drawing on the wider Hitachi Group's market-leading technology and research-and-development capabilities, we strive for industry leading innovations and solutions that can deliver value for customers and sustainable railway systems that benefit wider society.