How much does Manila Line 7 cost?
MRT Line 7 is the elevated railway of 14 stations along Commonwealth Avenue and the road to San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, implemented by SMC Mass Rail Transit 7 Inc., a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation, under a public-private partnership with the Department of Transportation, with 36 Hyundai Rotem train sets (108 cars) under a USD 440.2 million contract. Groundbreaking took place on 20 April 2016 and construction started on 15 August 2017; GMA News reported in January 2026 a project cost of PHP 77 billion and a target to run 12 stations from Sacred Heart to North Avenue in the second quarter of 2027, the last two stations following in 2028.
Published project estimate
PHP 77 billion
Approximately $1.34 billion
Cost basis: 2026
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