Here's a commuter guide for PNR Metro Commuter Line.
Philippine National Railways (PNR)
The Philippine National Railways (PNR), known as the Pambansang Daangbakal ng Pilipinas, stands as one of Asia's oldest railway systems, with roots tracing back to the Spanish colonial era.
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| PNR 8100 class train |
PNR Metro Commuter Line
The PNR Metro Commuter Line is a commuter rail line operated by the Philippine National Railways. It was first inaugurated as the Metro Manila Commuter Service in 1970, and originally served the North Main Line and the South Main Lines, as well as the defunct Carmona and Guadalupe branch lines.
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| PNR Kiha 59 train at Anonas Street, Santa Mesa, Manila |
Since then, it adopted several names such as Metrotrak and Metrotren, before adopting its present name in the late 2000s. The line is also nicknamed the Orange Line due to its designation in the 1970s.
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| Tracks on the Metro South Commuter section near Blumentritt station in Tondo, Manila |
On the other hand, the Metro South Commuter section which runs from Tutuban to IRRI station in Los Baños, Laguna and is colored orange. Some stations connect to LRT Lines 1 and 2, and MRT Line 3.
PNR Train Route (Metro Commuter Line)
The existing operational Metro Commuter Line is predominantly aligned and shares the path of the PNR South Main Line or SouthRail which uses a dedicated right of way of its own.
It terminates at Calamba Station despite having rails further towards Legazpi, Albay, but few trains stop at Sta. Rosa and Calamba Stations further to the south. Inter-provincial services such as the Bicol Express and Mayon Limited are not running as of 2015, but plans to revive the services have been presented.
PNR Calamba – Lucena
On Thursday, October 6, 2022, the PNR reopened its Calamba – Lucena – Calamba line, marking a significant milestone for commuters in the provinces of Laguna and Quezon. This restored route promises to serve residents and travelers from Calamba, San Pablo, and Lucena.
For commuters, the day begins early with the first trip departing from Lucena PNR station at 4:50 AM. The last trip from Calamba leaves at 6:30 PM, offering commuters ample time to travel between these key locations.
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Travel times along this route are reasonably efficient, with the journey from Lucena to Calamba taking approximately two hours and 33 minutes, and from Lucena to San Pablo spanning one hour and 32 minutes.
For budget-conscious travelers, fares are kept affordable, with the minimum fare from Lucena to San Pablo priced at PHP 15, and from Lucena to Calamba at PHP 20, making rail travel accessible to a wide range of passengers.
The reopened line boasts nine flag makeshift stops, including Pansol, Masili, Los Banos, College, IRRI, Tiaong (Lalig), Candelaria, Lutucan, and Sariaya PNR stations. Meanwhile, the primary stations serve as key hubs in Lucena, San Pablo, and Calamba, ensuring connectivity and accessibility for commuters throughout the region.
2024 Update
On March 8, the Philippine National Railways announced its suspension of the operations. The PNR Metro Commuter Line is set to temporarily suspend the operations of Governor Pascual–Tutuban and Tutuban-Alabang routes to make way for the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project.
Around 20,000 commuters daily will be affected by the five-year temporary suspension of the operations of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) in Metro Manila, according to an executive of the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
In a statement on Friday, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista said the pause in operations will begin on March 28 and may save the government at least PHP15.8 billion in project cost and accelerate construction of the NSCR by eight months.
Here's a guide to the new PNR/LTFRB Augmentation Bus Schedule for Alabang-Tutuban (Divisoria)
PNR Stations (Metro Commuter Line)
Here's a list of current PNR Stations in operation (north to south):PNR Tutuban Station
Location: Mayhaligue Street, Tondo, Manila, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- Tutuban Centermall
- 168
- Divisoria Mall
- Lucky Chinatown Mall
PNR Blumentritt Station
Location: Old Antipolo Street corner Rizal Avenue, Santa Cruz, Manila, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- LRT Blumentritt Station
- Blumentritt Market
- Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center
- Manila North Cemetery
- Manuel L. Quezon High School
PNR Laon Laan Station
Location: In between Dapitan, Laong Laan, Algeciras and Antipolo Streets, Sampaloc, Manila, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- Dangwa Flower Market
- University of Santo Tomas
- SM City San Lazaro
PNR España Station
Location: Between Antipolo and Algeciras Streets, along España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- University of Santo Tomas
- Dominican School Manila
- Ramon Magsaysay High School
- Legarda Elementary School
- España Tower
PNR Santa Mesa Station
Location: Near Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, Santa Mesa, Manila, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- Polytechnic University Philippines Main
- Santa Mesa Public Market
- SM City Santa Mesa
- Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School
- Tzu Chi Foundation
PNR Pandacan Station
Location: Along Padre Zamora (formerly Tomas Claudio) Street corner Beata, Pandacan, Manila, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corporation – Manila Plastics Plant
- Jacinto Ciria Cruz Recreation Complex
- Jacinto Zamora Elementary School
- Pandacan Linear Park
PNR Paco Station
Location: Quirino Avenue near Plaza Dilao, Paco, Manila, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- Plaza Dilao
- Paco Market
- San Fernando de Dilao Church
- Paco Catholic School
- Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion de la Concordia
PNR San Andres Station
Location: Intersection of Ariadores Street, San Andres Street, and Osmeña Highway, San Andres, Manila, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- Dagonoy Public Market
- Puregold Extra
- Anthony’s School, Manila
- Bureau of Plant Industry
- Manila Zoo
PNR Vito Cruz Station
Location: Corner of Pablo Ocampo Extension and Osmeña Highway, San Andres, Manila, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- Arellano University School of Law
- De La Salle University
- De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
- Scholastica’s College
- Manila South Cemetery
- Circuit Makati
PNR Buendia Station
Location: Corner of Gil Puyat (Buendia) and Osmeña Highway, Pio del Pilar, Makati, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- Cash & Carry Mall
- SM Hypermarket
- Makati Central Square (formerly Makati Cinema Square)
- Exportbank Plaza
- San Antonio National High School
- Pio Del Pilar Elementary School
- San Isidro National High School
- Cityland Condominiums
PNR Pasay Road Station
Location: In between Estacion Street and Osmeña Highway, Makati, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- Waltermart Makati
- Don Bosco Technical Institute
- Makati Cinema Square
- The Columns Legazpi Village
- Cityland Pasong Tamo Tower
- Avida Towers San Lorenzo
- The Beacon
- Ayala Center
- Makati Central Business District
PNR EDSA Station
Location: Intersection of South Luzon Expressway and EDSA below the Magallanes Interchange, Makati, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- Alphaland Southgate Tower and Mall
- San Lorenzo Place and Mall
- SM Savemore Market
PNR Nichols Station
Location: East Service Road of South Luzon Expressway, Western Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- Villamor Airbase
- Fort Bonifacio
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3
- Newport City
- Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
- Libingan ng mga Bayani
- Philippine State College of Aeronautics
- Pasay City South High School
PNR FTI Station
Location: East Service Road of South Luzon Expressway, Western Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- Arca South – Ayala Land Inc.
- Sunshine Mall
- Technological University of the Philippines-Taguig Campus
- Taguig-Pateros District Hospital
PNR Bicutan Station
Location: General Santos Avenue, San Martin de Porres, Parañaque, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- Bicutan Public Market
- Department of Science and Technology
- SM Bicutan
- Azure Urban Resort Residences
- Walter Mart Bicutan
- Toyota Bicutan Parañaque
- Camp Bagong Diwa
PNR Sucat Station
Location: Along Meralco Road, Sucat, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sucat Fire Sub Station
PNR Alabang Station
Location: Along T. Molina Street, Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- Starmall
- Asian Hospital and Medical Center
- Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
- Ospital ng Muntinlupa
- Saint Bernadette College of Alabang
PNR Muntinlupa Station
Location: Rizal Street, Barangay Poblacion, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks:
- Poblacion Health Center Main
- Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Abandoned
- Museo ng Muntinlupa
PNR San Pedro Station
Location: Barangay Nueva, San Vicente, San Pedro, Laguna
Nearby Landmarks:
- Savemore Market San Pedro
- San Pedro City Hall
- Laguerta Park
PNR Pacita Main Gate Station
Location: Pacita Complex 1, San Pedro, Laguna
Nearby Landmarks:
- Pacita Wet Market
- Robinsons Supermarket Pacita
- Pacita Complex Terminal
- Abenson Shopwise San Pedro
PNR Biñan Station
Location: General Malvar Street, Barangay San Vicente, Biñan, Laguna
Nearby Landmarks:
- Central Mall Biñan
- Forest Lake Memorial Park
- Olivarez Plaza
- University of Perpetual Help System JONELTA
PNR Santa Rosa Station
Location: Rizal Boulevard, Barangay Labas, Santa Rosa, Laguna
Nearby Landmarks:
- Labas Elementary School
- Labas Barangay Hall
- Labas Senior High School
- Puremart Labas, Santa Rosa
PNR Cabuyao Station
Location: Felix Limcaoco Street, Barangay Bigaa, Cabuyao, Laguna
Nearby Landmarks:
- Polycarp Parish Church (Diocese of San Pablo)
- Cabuyao Central School
- Cabuyao Integrated High School
- Pasture of Heaven Memorial Park
PNR Mamatid Station
Location: Barangay Mamatid, Cabuyao, Laguna
Nearby Landmarks:
- Vincent College of Cabuyao
- Eternal Gardens Memorial Park
PNR Calamba Station
Location: J.P. Rizal Street, Poblacion, Calamba, Laguna
Nearby Landmarks:
- Crossing Elementary School
- SM City Calamba
- Calamba Medical Center
- Calamba City Science Integrated School
ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN MANILA
Klook.comPNR Schedule (Operating Hours)
Tutuban to Alabang
- 5:36AM | 6:36AM | 6:56AM | 8:16AM | 9:16AM | 10:06AM | 11:06 AM | 12:06NN | 1:06PM | 2:06PM | 3:06PM | 3:56PM | 4:46PM | 5:56PM | 6:46PM
Alabang to Tutuban
- 7:12AM | 8:02AM | 8:42AM | 9:52AM | 10:32AM | 11:32AM | 12:32NN | 1:32PM | 2:32PM | 3:42PM | 4:52PM | 5:42PM | 6:22PM | 7:22PM | 8:02PM
Biñan to Tutuban
- 5:15AM
Tutuban to Biñan
- 7:26PM
San Pedro to Tutuban
- 6:10AM
Tutuban to San Pedro
- 7:46PM
PNR Fare Rates
The PNR Metro Commuter Line uses a distance-based fare system. Currently, the rail operator charges ₱1.07 per kilometer. The minimum fare is ₱15.00. Fares are rounded up in multiples of ₱5.00.
Fares are 20-percent lower for passengers of non-air-conditioned trains. Additionally, senior citizens and persons with disability are also given 20-percent discount.
PNR issues paper tickets manually. Passengers caught without tickets, or short-ticketed, are charged the farthest distance fare of the service.
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| A PNR 8100 class train at FTI station |
With improved accessibility and affordability, the PNR remains a vital lifeline for commuters, offering a convenient and sustainable mode of transportation for years to come.
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