DOTr Accelerates Relocation Site Construction for Families Affected by Railway Project
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is expediting the construction of relocation sites for families displaced by the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project in Pampanga. The railway, slated for partial operation in 2028, impacts numerous residents.
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