PNR-NSCR CP-SO7 P16. 9 B BANLIC DEPOT UPDATE! Whats the latest?

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The NSCR Banlic Depot is a major railway maintenance and stabling facility being built in Banlic, Calamba City, as part of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project in the Philippines, featuring a control center, maintenance shop, and yards for the Clark-Calamba line, with construction progressing and targeting completion around 2028, significantly boosting connectivity and mobility in the region. 

Key Details:

Location: Banlic, Calamba City, Laguna.

Purpose: Serves as a significant railway depot, including a control center, stabling yard (for parking trains), and maintenance shops for the NSCR.

Size: A 24.5-hectare facility.

Contract Package: Part of Contract Package (CP) S-07, valued at PHP16.9 billion.

Status: Construction began with a groundbreaking in June 2024, with completion anticipated in 2028, coinciding with the overall NSCR line.

Significance: Will enhance connectivity between Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, and Laguna, providing rapid mobility for people and goods.

Connection: It's a key interchange point with the PNR South Long Haul lines, with Banlic Station serving as a major hub. 

Project Context:
The NSCR (also known as the Clark-Calamba Railway) is a large-scale infrastructure project in Luzon, connecting New Clark City to Calamba, Laguna, and integrating with other rail networks to cut travel times significantly. The Banlic Depot is a crucial component of the southern leg of this extensive railway system.