DOTr: Rail projects may need 20,000 workers

Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s railway projects could require up to 20,000 personnel, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), which has trained nearly 5,000 railway workers through the Philippine Railways Institute (PRI) since its establishment in 2019. The institute provides training in railway safety, operations and maintenance as the government develops major projects, including

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