Gicha Ressha Train (GRT) is a private firm formed in 2014 to revive railroad transportation between Manila and Dagupan, Philippines. The company aims to rehabilitate and modernize the abandoned Manila-Dagupan railroad to provide an efficient, affordable transportation option. GRT must register with various government agencies such as the SEC, DTI, BIR, SSS, PhilHealth and local municipalities. It must also obtain necessary permits and licenses to legally operate the railroad. The company will be headed by a General Manager and aims to improve mobility and connectivity across Northern Luzon through an integrated railroad system.