Filinvest Land turns over prime lot for Bicutan railway station to DOTr

Gotianun-led Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) has turned over a prime 6,000-square-meter (sqm) property in Bicutan to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), clearing the way for the development of the highly anticipated Bicutan Station of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project. Designed as a premier mega-transit hub, Bicutan Station will seamlessly integrate two of the national government’s most critical infrastructure initiatives: the 147-kilometer (km) NSCR and the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP). Through an innovative unidirectional track-sharing design, the station will enable MMSP trains to operate smoothly along the NSCR line and establish a continuous and efficient transit link from Clark Freeport Zone to Calamba City in Laguna province and the rest of Metro Manila. FLI also signified its plan to develop the Filinvest Pedestrian Link, a direct-connection infrastructure that would connect its 6.5-hectare (ha) property and future development to the station and feature an elevated pedestrian bridge crossing East Service Road, coupled with a contiguous, at-grade covered canopy walkway. The protective canopy will extend directly from the base of the elevated link to fully cover the multimodal transport pick-up and drop-off point, guiding daily commuters safely and efficiently into the station’s main entrance and exit and providing a world-class passenger experience. “We believe that a progressive economy relies heavily on robust infrastructure,” said FLI President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tristan Las Marias. He noted, “Our partnership with the DOTr for the Bicutan Station, which will be adjacent to one of our prime properties, is a testament to Filinvest Land’s commitment to building the Filipino dream by providing efficient and convenient transportation connections to potential urban growth centers and nearby residential areas.” For the system’s estimated daily demand of roughly a million passengers, the future Bicutan Station promises unprecedented relief and convenience. By allowing seamless transitions between the MMSP and the NSCR’s commuter and limited express fleets, daily travel times across the metro and neighboring provinces will be drastically cut. Furthermore, the Filinvest Pedestrian Link ensures that commuters are completely shielded from the elements. The covered walkway and elevated paths create a safe, weather-protected, and dignified transition from public utility vehicles at the public utility drop-off point directly to the train platforms.