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The Supplementary Survey on North South Commuter Rail Project (Phase Ii-A) in the Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS (DOTC) REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES THE SUPPLEMENTARY SURVEY ON NORTH SOUTH COMMUTER RAIL PROJECT (PHASE II-A) IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FINAL REPORT SUMMARY NOVEMBER 2015 JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY ORIENTAL CONSULTANTS GLOBAL CO., LTD. ALMEC CORPORATION KATAHIRA & ENGINEERS INTERNATIONAL 1R TOSTEMS, INC. CR(3) 15-047 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS (DOTC) REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES THE SUPPLEMENTARY SURVEY ON NORTH SOUTH COMMUTER RAIL PROJECT (PHASE II-A) IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FINAL REPORT SUMMARY NOVEMBER 2015 JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY ORIENTAL CONSULTANTS GLOBAL CO., LTD. ALMEC CORPORATION KATAHIRA & ENGINEERS INTERNATIONAL TOSTEMS, INC. Exchange Rate ( June 2015) 1 Philippine Pesos (PhP) = Japanese Yen (JpY) 2.72 1 US dollar (US$) = JpY 120.7 1 US$ = PhP 44.4 The Supplementary Survey on North South Commuter Rail Project (Phase II-A) in the Republic of the Philippines FINAL REPORT SUMMARY THE SUPPLEMENTARY SURVEY ON NORTH SOUTH COMMUTER RAIL PROJECT (PHASE II-A) IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FINAL REPORT SUMMARY TABLE OF CONTENTS Page CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 1-1 1.1 Background of the Study ............................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Objectives of the Study .................................................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Study Area ..................................................................................................................... 1-1 CHAPTER 2 NECESSITY AND BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT ...................................... 2-1 2.1 Situation and Issues in GCR Transportation Sector ....................................................... 2-1 2.2 Reconfirmation of Latest Plans and Policies in the Transportation Sector .................... 2-4 2.3 Confirmation of Project Necessity ................................................................................. 2-6 CHAPTER 3 ROUTE PLAN ............................................................................................................. 3-1 3.1 Review of Route Plan and Travel Demand Forecast ..................................................... 3-1 3.2 Comparative Analysis of Alternatives ........................................................................... 3-2 CHAPTER 4 PROPOSAL OF PROJECT FRAMEWORK ........................................................... 4-1 4.1 Route Plan ...................................................................................................................... 4-1 4.2 Rolling Stock Plan ......................................................................................................... 4-8 4.3 Operation Plan ............................................................................................................... 4-9 4.4 Civil Facilities Plan ..................................................................................................... 4-11 4.5 Depot and Workshop Plan ........................................................................................... 4-16 4.6 Electrification System Plan .......................................................................................... 4-18 4.7 Signal and Telecommunication System Plan ............................................................... 4-19 4.8 TOD and Transportation Junction Plan ....................................................................... 4-20 CHAPTER 5 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING ........................................................ 5-1 5.1 Study on Applicability of STEP .................................................................................... 5-1 5.2 Project Implementation Schedule .................................................................................. 5-1 5.3 Examination of Consulting Services ............................................................................. 5-3 5.4 Cost Estimation .............................................................................................................. 5-3 CHAPTER 6 REVIEW OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION STRUCTURE ............................. 6-1 6.1 Proposal for Implementation Plan (long term) .............................................................. 6-1 6.2 Proposed Implementation Plan for NSCR (short term) ................................................. 6-5 i CHAPTER 7 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CONSIDERATIONS ..................................... 7-1 7.1 Environmental Impact Assessment Report .................................................................... 7-1 7.2 RAP ............................................................................................................................. 7-14 7.3 Due Diligence Report on the Northrail Resettlement Program ................................... 7-18 7.4 Consultation with DOTC Regarding EIA, Draft RAP and Draft DDR ....................... 7-19 CHAPTER 8 ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION POTENTIAL .............. 8-1 8.1 Emission Reduction of GHG from Vehicles .................................................................. 8-1 8.2 Loss of Carbon Stock by Land Conversion ................................................................... 8-1 CHAPTER 9 PROJECT EVALUATION .......................................................................................... 9-1 9.1 Economic Evaluation ..................................................................................................... 9-1 9.2 Financial Viability ......................................................................................................... 9-3 9.3 Case Analysis ................................................................................................................. 9-5 CHAPTER 10 KEY CONSIDERATIONS ON PROJECT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE STRUCTURE ............................................................................. 10-1 10.1 Agreement with Philippine Government ..................................................................... 10-1 10.2 South line of North-South Railway Project ................................................................. 10-2 10.3 Key Factor for Early Project Commitment .................................................................. 10-2 10.4 Human Resource and Capacity Building ..................................................................... 10-3 ii The Supplementary Survey on North South Commuter Rail Project (Phase II-A) in the Republic of the Philippines FINAL REPORT SUMMARY CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study A commuter railway service to connect Metro Manila with its adjacent northern and southern suburban areas is deemed as one important mass transit backbone for the metropolis as well as for the growth corridor of the Greater Capital Region (GCR), which comprises of Region III, Metro Manila and Region IV-A. This is the focus of many mass transit studies of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the commuter rail service from Malolos to Calamba, in particular, is highlighted as one of the priority projects for the region. The significance of the project is likewise reflected in the recent National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) study on the Roadmap for Transport Infrastructure Development of Metro Manila and Its Surrounding Areas (Region III and Region IV-A). A feasibility study on Commuter Railway for Malolos to Caloocan was a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-funded initiative of DOTC to escalate project preparedness for a likely implementation within the short term period (i.e., 2014 - 2016). It took off from the previous pre-feasibility study for the Airport Express Rail (AER) Study, which was geared to develop a railway strategy for connecting Clark International Airport (CIA) to the National Capital Region (NCR) or Metro Manila. This study aims to conduct supplementary surveys on Caloocan and Tutuban section of North South Commuter Railway (NSCR), which was out of scope in the recent concluded feasibility study, to evaluate the necessity and feasibility of an urban rail transit system for Malolos to Tutuban section, a section with one of the highest priorities as per DOTC, and to prepare necessary material for project appraisal. 1.2 Objectives of the Study This study aims to conduct supplementary surveys on the Caloocan and Tutuban section, a part of the priority section from Malolos to Tutuban of NSCR, to develop a preliminary design and project cost estimation. The purpose of these supplementary surveys is to advance the realization of the project through the evaluation of necessity and propriety of the priority project between Malolos and Tutuban section in consideration for consistency and adequacy of whole railway system. In addition, examination on i) Inter-modal enhancement with transit oriented development and examination of the universal design facility plan at junction stations, ii) Estimation of potential greenhouse gas reduction will be carried out. 1.3 Study Area As shown in the Project Location Map shown below, the section of this study extends approximately 5.6 km from Caloocan to Tutuban within the NSCR (Malolos- Tutuban). The result of the feasibility study on Malolos- Caloocan section shall be reviewed from the viewpoint of consistency and adequacy of whole railway system between Malolos and Tutuban. In addition, supplemental survey and examination
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