FIRST DISTRICT, Pampanga – Secretary Giovanni Lopez of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) expressed his gratitude for the support of Congressman Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. for the North-South Commuter Railway Extension (NSCR-Ex) Project during the Pre-Cast I Girder Installation Ceremony held on January 20, 2026.
Lopez emphasized the importance of cooperation between the LGU, Congress, and the national government in the timely implementation of big-ticket infrastructure projects, such as the NSCR-Ex.
Lazatin, who served as Angeles City Mayor from 2019 to 2025 before being elected as Pampanga First District Representative, has worked closely with the DOTr during his term to help the agency coordinate with local communities and secure right-of-way within the jurisdiction of Angeles City.
“Nagpapasalamat din ako kay Secretary Banoy at sa buong pamunuan ng DOTr sa pakikipagtulungan sa atin nung tayo ay Mayor pa na makipag-coordinate sa mga tatamaang properties ng NSCR-Ex sa Angeles City,” Lazatin said.
The NSCR-Ex Project is a 147-kilometer commuter rail system that will traverse the island of Luzon, running from Capas, Tarlac to Calamba, Laguna.
It is comprised of the NSCR Clark Extension Project, also known as the Malolos Clark Railway Project (MCRP) and the NSCR Calamba Extension Project, also known as the North South Railway Project–South Line Commuter (NSRP-SC).
The Malolos-Valenzuela line is expected to open in 2027, while the Clark-Malolos line is expected to be open in 2028. The NSCR-Ex Project is expected to be completed by 2032.
