Getinsa-Payma, Independent Consultant for the extension works of Manila Light Rail Line 1, The Philippines

Getinsa–Payma, in consortium with EGIS Group, will act as Independent Consultant for the extension works of Manila Light Rail Line 1. The project is framed within a concession agreement for the maintenance and operating of the extended metro line during a 32-year period. As counterpart, the concessionaire must carry out the necessary works to extend 11.7 km the existing  line, in addition to 8 stations that will be complemented in the future with 2 new ones. When the works are finsihed the total length of the line will reach 32.4 km, with 28 metro stations. to the line will be managed by a single concessionary company. With this project, Getinsa-Payma has obtained its first urban rail contract in Southeast Asia and reinforces its presence in Philippines.