Lawmakers, JICA Join DOTr in North-South Commuter Railway Inspection
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) led a joint inspection of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) system, accompanied by lawmakers and officials from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Key operational hubs were examined to assess project progress.
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