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So how did the present administration conclude the Dalian Trains are overweight if there was no witnessed weighing of the trains???

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In a statement on Tuesday, the DOTr said that TUV Rheinland recommended weighing the Dalian trains in Manila as the previous project team failed to attend and witness the same test supposedly done in Dalian, China in November 2015.

“According to TUV Rheinland, the weighing ... should be done to eliminate any doubts, and so DOTr MRT3 can witness and formally sign off on the trains’ weight,” the department said.

The German consultant made the recommendation in its interim audit report, noting that additional information and documentation on design and validation evidence are still being obtained and further type and routine tests are still to be conducted.

Transportation Undersecretary for Rails Timothy John Batan said the DOTr, MRT3, and CRRC Dalian will arrange for a weight test in Manila so all concerned representatives can witness and observe the actual test.

Concerns were raised with the 48 LRVs procured by the Aquino administration for P3.8 billion after they exceeded the weight of 46,300 kilograms prescribed in the terms of reference. What CRRC-Dalian delivered reached 49,600 kgs.