TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp. and an East Japan Railway unit announced Monday that they won a 57.5 billion yen ($556 million) order for train cars that will serve Manila's first-ever subway system.
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Philippines orders 240 Japanese train cars for first Manila subway
Sumitomo and JR East's $556m contract follows 2019 commuter rail deal
Manila plans to add its first subway as well as a commuter line to ease transit congestion in the capital region. © Reuters
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