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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expects to receive bids for the P229.32-billion contract to operate the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), soon to be the country’s largest railway system, by end-September.
Transportation Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John Batan said the agency is continuing its discussions with prospective bidders ahead of the submission target. Another round of one-on-one meetings will be held this week.
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According to Batan, the consultations are focused mainly on addressing technical issues raised by prospective operators, given the scale and complexity of the project.
