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Philippines adopts standard gauge for new lines

The Infrastructure Committee of the Philippines National Economic Development Authority (Neda) has approved the adoption of standard gauge for all future railway projects, in place of the 1067mm gauge previously used on the nation's network. Neda says the switch will provide a better choice of technology from international suppliers and higher operating speeds. 

  • We've read it in: International Railway Journal, September 2016, p12