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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is responsible for the maintenance and expansion of
viable, efficient, and dependable transportation systems on land, air and sea infrastructures as
effective instruments for national recovery and economic progress.
Currently, the DOTr is expected to pursue numerous projects as part of President Rodrigo
Duterte's promise to usher in a "Golden Age of Infrastructure" with P3.6T worth of Public
Infrastructure Projects being rolled out from 2018 - 2020.
One of DOTr’s ongoing projects is the Mega Manila Subway which is an underground rapid
transit line to be built in Metro Manila in the Philippines, financed by an Overseas Development
Assistance by Japan amounting to $5 Billion. Construction is projected to begin by 4Q 2018 with a
completion target of 2025.
The North-South Railway Project (NSRP) is an on-going project of the DOTr, detailed design of
which has been finalized and construction will start by 2018.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed PNR Clark Phase 2 (Malolos-Clark Railway Project) will utilize the existing Right-of-
Way (ROW) of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) traversing the Local Government Units
(LGUs) of City of Malolos and Municipality of Calumpit in the Province of Bulacan; Municipality of
Apalit, Municipality of Sto. Tomas, City of San Fernando, Angeles City, Mabalacat City and Clark
Freeport Zone in the Province of Pampanga. From here, the alignment continues up to Bamban
and ends in New Clark City, Capas in the province of Tarlac.
The depot is proposed to be located at the New Clark City (also called Clark Green City). Clark
Green City is a planned community, which is geographically situated in Capas, Tarlac, Philippines.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR SCOPING
Proposed PNR Clark Phase 2 (Malolos-Clark Railway Project)
in the Republic of the Philippines
It covers an area of approximately 9,450 hectares (23,400 acres) and is being managed by
the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA).
The line will have seven (7) stations. The elevation (elevated or at grade) of the stations has yet to
be decided during the supplementary Feasibility Study and Detailed Design. The location map of
the proposed Project is shown in Figure 1.
STATION Distance
NCC
18.2 km
CIA
5.9 km
Clark
4.9 km
Angeles
15.2 km
San Fernando
12.1 km
Apalit
4.2 km
Calumpit
8.2 km
Malolos
The direct impact areas (DIA) cover the existing PNR-ROW with an approximate width of 30
meters and total length of 70 kilometers. Additionally, the DIA at the Commuter Station will be
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Proposed PNR Clark Phase 2 (Malolos-Clark Railway Project)
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extended to a total width of 60 meters resulting to an extension of 15 meters at each side of the
railway.
In terms of socio economic benefits, the DIA areas include the host local government units (LGUs)
in the Provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga and Tarlac which are the project beneficiaries for
employment, business opportunities, taxes and benefits from decongestion of road from vehicular
traffic as well as expansion of economic opportunities in the Region.
The indirect impact areas (IIA) will cover the nearby LGUs outside of the Provinces of Bulacan,
Pampanga and Tarlac who will benefit from the rapid economic growth in the region and the entire
Country, which will benefit from the stable and reliable means of transportation that can contribute
further to the economic stability of the country. The direct and indirect impact areas are shown in
Annex 1.
The population of Metro Manila in the Philippines increased by 1.5 times from 8.0 million in 1990 to
12.0 million in 2010. With a population density of 20,000 per Km², NCR is home to about 13% of
the population of the Philippines and the main economic center accounting for 38% of the
country’s gross domestic product (GDP).
Severe traffic congestion and environmental degradation characterize Metro Manila particularly at
city centers where high density development continues. Urban sprawl has spilled over onto
surrounding northern and southern provinces which are within daily commuting distance from
Metro Manila. With increasing vehicle ownership, congestion is expected to worsen, further
increasing travel times of commuters.
Based on the Metro Manila Urban Transportation Integrated Study (hereon MMUTIS) formulated
by the Philippine government in 1996, with the technical and financial assistance from Japan
International Cooperation Agency (hereon JICA), an Urban Development Plan and Transportation
Network Development Plan was established with 2015 as the target year.
Moreover, areas as far as Malolos to the north are rapidly developing into residential areas without
the corresponding provision in public transport provision.
To guide the development of new urban centers and to meet large residential demands, a
commuter railway service to connect Metro Manila with its adjacent northern suburban areas is
deemed to be an important mass transit backbone for Metro Manila as well as for the growth
corridor of the Greater Capital Region (GCR), comprising of Region III, Metro Manila and Region
IV-A.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR SCOPING
Proposed PNR Clark Phase 2 (Malolos-Clark Railway Project)
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As part of the effort to improve the much needed urban transport network in the Manila
metropolitan area and beyond, the NSCR Malolos – Tutuban detailed design was completed in
August 2017 and the construction is scheduled to start in December 2017.
To further ease serious traffic congestion in Metro Manila and enhance the expansion economic
activities and urban areas in the North-South direction, the JICA and Department of Transportation
(DOTr) have agreed on the Detailed Design Study (including supplementary F/S) of the “PNR
Clark Phase 2 (Malolos-Clark Railway Project)” and the “PNR Los Baños (North – South Railway
Project – South Line (Commuter))” which will be assisted by a grant within the framework of the
JICA.
The proposed Project will utilize the existing PNR-ROW was considered because the area is highly
developed. Another option was to use the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) ROW which starts
before the San Simon interchange up to the Clark International Airport (CIA).
The DOTr will utilize an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) Train for the Project. An EMU is a multiple
unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU
requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a
number of the carriages. An EMU is usually formed of two or more semi-permanently coupled
carriages, but electrically powered single-unit railcars are also generally classed as EMUs.
EMUs are popular on commuter and suburban rail networks around the world due to their fast
acceleration and pollution-free operation. Being quieter than diesel multiple units (DMU)
and locomotive-drawn trains, EMUs can operate later at night and more frequently without
disturbing nearby residents. In addition, tunnel design for EMU trains is simpler as no provision is
needed for exhausting fumes, although retrofitting existing limited-clearance tunnels to
accommodate the extra equipment needed to transmit power to the train can be difficult.
2.3.3 Resources
EMU Rail Cars Manufacturers and Suppliers are present in various countries around the world and
access to these units is fairly easy. Likewise, all other materials and services for the reconstruction
of the railway are available both locally and abroad.
Figure 2 shows the conceptual design of the proposed stations while Figure 3 presents the
sample design of the embankment.
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The water requirements for the construction and operation of the Project will be sourced from the
local providers in the area.
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The Instrumentation and Control system is designed to ensure safety, reliability and efficient
operation of the railway system enables Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system and manual
operation of EMU and allows the operator to start-up and shut it down safely and promptly as the
need arises.
2.4.2.3 Stations
The line will have seven (7) stations. The elevation (elevated or at grade) of the stations has yet to
be decided during the supplementary Feasibility Study and Detailed Design.
An administration building will be built for the PNR Clark Phase 2, which will house the control
rooms, office, security/first aid, kitchen/dining, toilet/locker, workshop & consumables.
To protect the facility in the event of fire or fire risks, a fire protection system will be installed,
composed of the following components: (i) CO 2 fire extinguisher sytems; (ii) heat and smoke
detector system; (iii) fire hydrants with hose stations; (iv) fire & general services pumps and (v)
portable fire extingushers.
The air pollution and noise levels which will be generated during construction are temporary in
nature, but nonetheless will be appropriately mitigated. During operation the Project is not
expected to generate air pollution. Noise from the operation of the EMUs is expected to be within
standard limits. However, at the stations, some buffer structures will be provided to reduce noise
levels particularly in noise sensitive receptor areas.
Wastewater from the administration and Depot Facilities will be treated in a Sewage Treatment
Plant (STP) prior to discharge into receiving body of water. Effluent from STP will be monitored to
ensure that its quality meets the DENR standards.
Waste material generated will be classified as hazardous and non-hazardous wastes. Separate
receptacles and storage areas will be established for each type of waste identified at the Project
site. Non-hazardous solid waste will be classified as compostable, recyclable, and residual. These
will then be properly disposed of, based on their classification. DOTr shall comply with disposal
regulations as stipulated in the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 or Republic Act
9003. Hazardous waste will be classified based on Republic Act 6969 or the Toxic Substances and
Nuclear Wastes Control Act 1909. It will be handled, stored and transported according to
Philippine standards and treated through DENR-accredited hazardous waste treaters. The
following are the solid wastes generated from the proposed Project:
Household waste consisting of compostable waste materials from food and recyclable or
residual materials such as plastics, wrappers, crates or boxes for food supply of workers
and/or employees.
Debris and other materials removed from construction activities such as spoils or
excavated materials
Industrial solid wastes, such as damaged vehicle and equipment parts, etc.
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Hazardous wastes such as fuel/lube oil sludge, used oil, Used Lead Acid Batteries
(ULAB’s) and busted fluorescent lamps (BFL’s)
The construction will commence upon securing all the needed regulatory requirements.
Environmental
Environmental Component Prevention/Mitigation/Enhancement
Potential Impact
Aspect Likely to be Measures
Affected
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
LAND
Cut and fill Land use and Change/Inconsistency in The Project will utilize the existing
activities Classification land Use PNR-ROW and this will not be an
issue with the general land use in the
Construction of area. However, in areas for the
the proposed location of stations, possible change
Project in land use may happen. In this case,
close coordination with the concerned
LGUs and lot owners will be
undertaken and preparation of a
resettlement action plan will be
pursued.
Encroachment to ECA The encroachment of the Project in an
ECA will be determined during the
data collection phase of the EIA study.
It may, however, encroached the
Ancestral Domain site/s along its
alignment from Pampanga to New
Clark city.
Geology/ Change in surface Site grading will not be significant
Geomorphology landform/terrain/slope considering that the Project will utilize
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Environmental
Environmental Component Prevention/Mitigation/Enhancement
Potential Impact
Aspect Likely to be Measures
Affected
the existing PNR-ROW.
Change in sub-surface The excavation works may cause
underground permanent but low level of
geomorphology disturbance.
Strict conformance to the
recommendations of the
geotechnical study
Site Preparation, Pedology Soil erosion Construction of soil erosion control
and Earthwork measures either by engineering
structure or planting of
grasses/trees.
Placement of excavated soil
materials in appropriate stockpile
areas with avoidance of
stockpiling along drainage
ways/creeks.
The soil stockpiles will be covered
with plastic sheets/geotextile, or
planted with grasses/ small shrubs
for erosion control.
Terrestrial Vegetation removal Since the project will utilize the
Ecology and loss of habitat existing PNR-ROW, it is expected that
Threat to existence there will be no ecologically sensitive
and/or loss of habitats that will be affected. No trees
important local species will be cut unless it is extremely
Threat to abundance, necessary.
frequency and
distribution of
important species
Hindrance to wildlife
access
WATER
Water Hydrology/ Change in drainage No significant change in drainage
consumption Hydrogeology morphology/induceme morphology is expected since the
during nt of Project will utilize the existing
construction flooding/reduction in PNR-ROW.
stream volumetric flow Water requirement of the
Change in stream, lake proposed Project will be supplied
water depth by local water provider/s.
Depletion water DOTr will implement necessary
resources/ competition measures to conserve water and
in water use reduce water usage.
Mobilization of Water Quality Degradation of Provision of containment
construction groundwater quality structures and canals in the
equipment and storage areas for oil and the motor
materials pool area
Return of contaminated
Generation of cans/containers of hazardous
domestic waste materials such as paints, thinners,
wood preservatives and others to
the supplier/producer for
treatment and safe disposal
Regular monitoring of
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Environmental
Environmental Component Prevention/Mitigation/Enhancement
Potential Impact
Aspect Likely to be Measures
Affected
groundwater quality
AIR
Mobilization of Meteorology/ Change in local climate Whenever possible, DOTr will
Construction climatology and local temperature establish a buffer zone and native
Equipment and species shall be used for vegetation,
Materials as these would be expected to have
good survival rate.
Air Quality and Degradation of Air Quality Every main haul road shall be
Noise paved with concrete, bituminous
materials, hardcores or metal
plates; keep the road clear of
dusty materials; spray the road
with water or a dust suppression
chemical so as to maintain the
entire road surface wet; and
immediately before leaving a
construction site, every vehicle
shall be washed to remove any
dusty materials from its body and
wheels;
Vehicles loaded with dusty
materials such as sand and gravel
will be covered entirely with clean
impervious sheeting to ensure that
the dusty materials do not leak
from the vehicle;
The working area of any
excavation or earth moving
operation shall be sprayed with
water or a dusty suppression
chemical immediately before,
during and immediately after the
operation so as to maintain the
entire surface wet;
Exposed earth shall be properly
treated by compaction or by
vegetation planting within six (6)
months after the last construction
activity;
Any stockpile of dusty material
shall be either covered entirely by
impervious sheeting; placed in an
area sheltered on the top and the
three (3) sides; or sprayed with
water or a dust suppression
chemical so as to maintain the
entire surface wet.
Regular monitoring of ambient air
quality for levels of TSP.
Increase in ambient Scheduling certain high noise
noise level emitting works to more acceptable
times of day
Use of the most environmentally
acceptable equipment which is
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Environmental
Environmental Component Prevention/Mitigation/Enhancement
Potential Impact
Aspect Likely to be Measures
Affected
properly maintained and silenced
Use of the least intrusive method
of work
Proper instruction and supervision
of staff
Acoustic screening
Defective equipment/parts with
abnormal noise and/or vibration
will be either repaired replaced
Schedule use of equipment/
machines emitting high noise like
pile driver during day time
operation while, minimize use
during night time operation
All employees working on site will
be provided with proper ear
protectors
Conduct noise level monitoring
PEOPLE
Implementation Local residents Increase income for Positive Impact
of livelihood residents
projects
Hiring of workers Local residents Increase in local Priority employment for qualified local
employment residents without discrimination to
women
Increase in taxes Local Improvement in Diligent payment of taxes/revenues
and revenues community infrastructures and social
services
Accidents Local residents Construction-related Environment, health and safety
hazards training prior to construction and a
mandatory policy to use appropriate
PPEs
OPERATION
PHASE
LAND
Foundation Geology Subsidence and Structural monitoring of
Stability Liquefaction buildings/facilities especially after
each earthquake
Formulation of detailed
Emergency Preparedness and
Response Plan
Accidental oil spill Pedology Soil contamination Provision of oil spill kit
Regular monitoring of soil quality
WATER
Generation of Water Quality Degradation of Installation of Oily Wastewater
domestic waste groundwater quality Treatment System that will
water efficiently treat oily wastewater
Generation of oily Installation of STP to treat the
wastewater domestic wastewater generated
Proper handling and storage of
lubricants in covered areas with
impermeable flooring and
installation of proper bund walls
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Environmental
Environmental Component Prevention/Mitigation/Enhancement
Potential Impact
Aspect Likely to be Measures
Affected
Daily supervision of possible leaks
or spillages in the chemical
storage area
Provision of oil spill kit on-site.
AIR
Use of standby Air Quality Degradation of Air Quality Conduct ambient air quality monitoring
diesel generator and stack emissions testing
engines Noise Quality Increase in ambient noise Use of the most environmentally
level acceptable EMUs, properly
maintained and silenced
Proper instruction and supervision
of staff
Acoustic screening
Defective parts with abnormal
noise and/or vibration will be
either repaired or replaced
All employees working on site will
be provided with proper ear
protectors
Conduct noise level monitoring
PEOPLE
Waste Generation of Provision of STP, portalets and
Management sewage/solid waste latrines, no litter signs, waste bins
Applying the hierarchy of
measures: Reduce, Segregate,
Re-use, Recycle and Dispose
Proper disposal of non-recyclable
wastes through an accredited
contractor
Hiring of workers Population Change in population Priority hiring of qualified of local
(size, distribution) residents in coordination with the
In-migration hosts City/Municipal and
barangay LGUs
Training program and skill
transfer for local residents
Social services Overburdening of public Priority hiring of qualified local
social services residents
On-site medical clinic staffed by
at least a doctor/nurse
Provision of an ambulance
Health Introduction of disease Clean bill-of-health as a condition
between migrant and local for employment
workers Provision of potable water,
sanitary facilities and garbage
bins for workers
Provision of Medical clinic and a
safety officer to monitor safe
working conditions
Provision of Medical/First Aid kits,
PPEs in all work places
Operation of the Local residents Increased social and Positive impact, no mitigation
Railway System economic financial activity required
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Environmental
Environmental Component Prevention/Mitigation/Enhancement
Potential Impact
Aspect Likely to be Measures
Affected
Workers and Fire hazard Provision of fire suppression systems,
properties fire detections systems, fire host
stations and portable fire
extinguishers
ABANDONMENT PHASE
LAND
Decommissioning Pedology Soil contamination The Abandonment Rehabilitation
Plan shall be followed strictly with
emphasis on the strategy of
sustaining erosion/ sedimentation
control within and adjacent vicinity
and rendering the Project area free of
soil contamination
Terrestrial Increase biodiversity due Positive impact, no mitigation needed
Ecology to retention of buffer zone
WATER
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Potential Impact
Aspect Likely to be Measures
Affected
Decommissioning plan
activities may cause
local disturbance or
damage through
increased road traffic,
noise, etc.
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8. Old PNR Station, Angeles City 10. Road intersection at Waterways and
Malabanas Road, Angeles City
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12. Existing Bridge along Clark Perimeter 14. Clark International Airport
Road and Subic Clark Expressway
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