Manila debuts light rail cars built with Japanese tech

Mitsubishi-backed trains to cut congestion as Philippines develops infrastructure

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 19 test-rides new train cars delivered for Manila's light rail line. (Photo by Yuichi Shiga)

YUICHI SHIGA, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- The Philippines unveiled new light rail cars on Wednesday that will serve Metro Manila, made using Japanese technology to improve transport capacity with the goal of reducing congestion and pollution.

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