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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.

PNR 8100 class train

Despite its historical significance, the PNR has often been overlooked and underfunded. However, it remains the most extensive intra-island railway network in Luzon, providing affordable transportation options across Metro Manila to Calamba and Laguna.



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.

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.

Tracks on the Metro South Commuter section near Blumentritt station in Tondo, Manila

The present line has 36 stations serving Metro Manila and Laguna. It is divided into two sections which meet in Tutuban station in Tondo, Manila. The Metro North Commuter section runs from Tutuban to Governor Pascual station in Malabon and is colored light green in the system map of PNR.

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.




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:


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:


PNR FTI Station

Location: East Service Road of South Luzon Expressway, Western Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila

Nearby Landmarks:


PNR Bicutan Station

Location: General Santos Avenue, San Martin de Porres, Parañaque, Metro Manila

Nearby Landmarks:


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


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PNR 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.

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.


PNR Schedule, Map and Stations (Metro Commuter Line)

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The Philippine National Railways (PNR) over the weekend officially reopened its San Pablo-Lucena Inter-provincial Commuter Service, with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Art Tugade leading the event.

Almost a decade after its last operation in October 2013, the public can start taking the San Pablo-Lucena line operations started Sunday, June 26, the day after the official reopening, the PNR said.


In a media release Saturday, the PNR announced that through the said commuter line, travel time between San Pablo and Lucena will be reduced to 30 minutes from the usual one-hour travel time.

The 44-kilometer inter-provincial railway commuter line is vital in restoring the PNR Bicol or "Bicol Express," which will link Metro Manila and the provinces in Southern Luzon, including Laguna, Quezon, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon.

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“Few days left before the Duterte Administration's term comes to an end, our enthusiasm and commitment to give a more convenient and comfortable life to every Filipino remain firm,” the statement further said.


“Indeed, this is the legacy that the Duterte administration and the DOTr, under the leadership of Secretary Art Tugade, will leave behind,” it added. —/mbmf

The PNR San Pablo-Lucena line will have two (2) terminal stations and four (4) flag stops in-between, and is envisioned to provide comfortable travel experience to Filipino commuters. 

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PNR San Pablo - Lucena Schedules

From Lucena
  • 5:00 AM / 9:00AM / 1:30PM/ 5:30PM

From San Pablo 
  • 7:00 AM/ 11:00AM/ 3:30 PM/ 7:30 PM



PNR San Pablo - Lucena Stations and Fares

  • San Pablo - Tiaong (Lalig)      Php15.00
  • San Pablo - Candelaria            Php25.00
  • San Pablo - Lutucan                Php35.00
  • San Pablo - Sariaya                 Php40.00
  • San Pablo - Lucena                 Php50.00

Discounted Rates for Students and Senior Citizens

  • San Pablo - Tiaong (Lalig)      Php12.00
  • San Pablo - Candelaria            Php20.00
  • San Pablo - Lutucan                Php28.00
  • San Pablo - Sariaya                 Php32.00
  • San Pablo - Lucena                 Php40.00


The PNR Lucena-San Pablo Commuter Line is part of the 560-kilometer PNR Bicol Express that links the National Capital Region (NCR) or Metro Manila to Southern Luzon.  It is projected to be operational by 2027 with 35 stations traversing through Metro Manila and the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines Sur, Albay and Sorsogon.


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ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN SAN PABLO, LAGUNA

Lakes Pandin and Yambo

These twin crater lakes are part of the Seven Lakes of San Pablo. It’s a very relaxing place where you can go on a bamboo raft adventure. It’ll take you about a 15-minute trek going to the lake.


Bato Springs

Another natural tourist spot to visit in San Pablo is Bato Springs. It has a mini man-made waterfall, lush greeneries, and swimming pools perfect for a weekend getaway just a few hours away from Metro Manila.


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Museo Diocesano de Lucena

See museum displays and religious artifacts at the Museo Diocesano de Lucena. In a year, they hold parish events and exhibits too.


Saint Ferdinand Cathedral

This Roman Catholic cathedral serves as the seat of the bishop of Lucena. The cathedral is named after St. Ferdinand III of Castile. Churchgoers may visit this when touring around Lucena.


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PNR San Pablo-Lucena Commuter Line (Schedule & Fare Matrix)


Metro Manila commuters are set to benefit from a new bus route linking Tutuban (Divisoria) to Alabang, and vice versa, with stops conveniently located near the existing Philippine National Railways (PNR) route. Here's your guide to the new PNR/LTFRB Transport Augmentation.



Suspension of PNR Metro Commuter Line

On March 8, 2024, DOTr announced the suspension of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) operations starting March 28, 2024, suspending services for the Governor Pascual (Malabon) to Tutuban (Manila) and Tutuban to Alabang (Muntinlupa City) routes.


The suspension of services will impact PNR stations located in Alabang, Sucat, Bicutan, Nichols, EDSA, Pasay Road, Dela Rosa, Vito Cruz, San Andres, Paco, Tutuban, and Governor Pascual.

This temporary halt in PNR operations at these stations is aimed at preventing disruptions and ensuring passenger safety while expediting the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) System in Metro Manila.

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PNR Bus Augmentation

To ease the temporary suspension of PNR-MSC, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has reassured that buses will be deployed along alternative routes to cater to the passengers affected by the suspension of PNR operations in Metro Manila.


The 25 bus units will cover a 26.4 kilometer round trip, with an estimated travel time of one to two hours based on regular traffic flow.





PNR Augmentation Bus Stop (Southbound)

For the southbound journey from Tutuban to Alabang, buses will traverse the following route: starting from Divisoria (Tutuban), they will pass through Mayhaligue Street, Abad Santos Avenue, Recto Avenue, Legarda Street, Quirino Avenue, Nagtahan Flyover, Mabini Bridge, Quirino Avenue, Osmeña Highway, Nichols Entry, SLEX, Bicutan Exit, Bicutan Entry, and finally, Alabang (Starmall).


PNR Augmentation Bus Stop (Northbound)

For the northbound journey from Alabang to Tutuban, buses will follow this route: starting from Alabang (Starmall), they will travel via Manila South Road, East Service Road, Alabang (Entry), SLEX, Bicutan Exit, Bicutan Entry, Nichols Exit, Osmeña Highway, Quirino Avenue, Legarda Street, Recto Avenue, Abad Santos Avenue, Mayhaligue Street, and Divisoria (Tutuban).





PNR/LTFRB Augmentation Bus Schedule

The bus schedule for the Tutuban-Alabang (southbound) route is as follows: 7:30 AM, 9:10 AM, 3:00 PM, 3:20 PM, 7:30 PM, and 9:00 PM. Meanwhile, for the Alabang-Tutuban (northbound) route, buses will depart at 5:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:45 AM, 5:00 PM, and 6:10 PM.


PNR/LTFRB Augmentation Bus Fare

Fares for these new bus routes will adhere to the existing rates approved by the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB). Initial fares will start at PHP 15 for the first five kilometers, with an additional PHP 2.26 charged per kilometer thereafter.



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Starting April 1, bus intervals for both routes will be reduced to just 30 minutes, ensuring more frequent and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Tutuban and Alabang.

This new bus route aims to alleviate congestion, provide commuters with alternative transportation options, and enhance connectivity within Metro Manila, ultimately improving the overall commuting experience for residents and visitors alike



METRO MANILA BUS TRANSIT MAP

To understand thoroughly about these routes, here's a detailed infographic of bus routes in, from and to Metro Manila:

Click to enlarge the image



PNR/LTFRB Augmentation Bus Schedule for Alabang-Tutuban (HM Transport)

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Did you know that different segments of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project were attempted to be implemented: 1st in 1994 together with the government of Spain and the private sector (a.k.a. Northrail Project); 2nd in 1999 together with the government of Japan (JBIC); 3rd in 2004 together with the government of South Korea (a.k.a. North-South Linkage Project); and 4th from 2002-2011 together with the government of China (a.k.a. Northrail Project)?

After more than two decades and attempts of four administrations to implement, as of June 2016, the 147-km., 35 stations NSCR Project, had zero awarded contracts, zero physical progress, and zero trains ordered / started production.

Worse, the latest attempt to implement the project ended up in a protracted legal battle in international arbitration (Northrail vs. SINOMACH), which threatened to further delay and stall progress on the NSCR Project as of June 2016.

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In 2017, I, as Northrail ex-officio Chairman, and BCDA President Vince Dizon, concluded a historic out-of-court Settlement Agreement of the legal dispute with SINOMACH, which saved the Philippine government more than PHP5 billion ($100 million) in potential payment of claims to SINOMACH, and hundreds of millions more in legal fees and arbitration costs. More importantly, the Settlement Agreement removed this legal obstacle to the progress of the NSCR Project.

On going construction of NSCR

Now, with assistance from the Japanese Government / Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), PNR Clark Phase 1 (Tutuban-Malolos; 38 km.) and PNR Clark Phase 2 (Malolos-Clark; 53 km.) are now in full swing construction, and delivery of the NSCR’s 58 8-car Train Sets (464 Train Cars or bagons) have started, with the 1st Train Set already delivered in November 2021. Meanwhile, all nine civil works contracts for the construction of PNR Calamba (Manila-Calamba; 56 km.) are about to be awarded within the 1st quarter of 2022.

As of December 2021, PNR Clark 1 has a 53.85% overall progress rate, PNR Clark 2 has a 34.46% overall progress rate, and PNR Calamba has a 28.62% overall progress rate.


The NSCR System will cut travel time from Clark International Airport to Calamba, Laguna from over 4 hours to as short as 1 hour and 30 minutes, and is expected to serve more than 1 million passengers per day after full operations.

Did you know that different segments of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project were attempted to be implemented: 1st in 1994 together with the government of Spain and the private sector (a.k.a. Northrail Project); 2nd in 1999 together with the government of Japan (JBIC); 3rd in 2004 together with the government of South Korea (a.k.a. North-South Linkage Project); and 4th from 2002-2011 together with the government of China (a.k.a. Northrail Project)?


After more than two decades and attempts of four administrations to implement, as of June 2016, the 147-km., 35 stations NSCR Project, had zero awarded contracts, zero physical progress, and zero trains ordered / started production.

Worse, the latest attempt to implement the project ended up in a protracted legal battle in international arbitration (Northrail vs. SINOMACH), which threatened to further delay and stall progress on the NSCR Project as of June 2016.

In 2017, I, as Northrail ex-officio Chairman, and BCDA President Vince Dizon, concluded a historic out-of-court Settlement Agreement of the legal dispute with SINOMACH, which saved the Philippine government more than PHP5 billion ($100 million) in potential payment of claims to SINOMACH, and hundreds of millions more in legal fees and arbitration costs.

More importantly, the Settlement Agreement removed this legal obstacle to the progress of the NSCR Project.

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Now, with assistance from the Japanese Government / Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), PNR Clark Phase 1 (Tutuban-Malolos; 38 km.) and PNR Clark Phase 2 (Malolos-Clark; 53 km.) are now in full swing construction, and delivery of the NSCR’s 58 8-car Train Sets (464 Train Cars or bagons) have started, with the 1st Train Set already delivered in November 2021. 

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Meanwhile, all nine civil works contracts for the construction of PNR Calamba (Manila-Calamba; 56 km.) are about to be awarded within the 1st quarter of 2022.

As of December 2021, PNR Clark 1 has a 53.85% overall progress rate, PNR Clark 2 has a 34.46% overall progress rate, and PNR Calamba has a 28.62% overall progress rate.

The NSCR System will cut travel time from Clark International Airport to Calamba, Laguna from over 4 hours to as short as 1 hour and 30 minutes, and is expected to serve more than 1 million passengers per day after full operations.

Construction of NSCR South commenced on July 3, 2023, following the cessation of the Calamba–Alabang commuter services the previous day.

In March 2024, the Philippine National Railways (PNR) announced the suspension of operations of Governor Pascual–Tutuban and Tutuban-Alabang routes to make way for the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project.

via DOTr



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North-South Commuter Railway Project: Clark to Calamba Under 2 Hours (2024 Updates!)

PNR used to cover 479 kilometers of tracks from Manila to Bicol until it stopped operation in 2014 due to right of way issues and lack of trains.

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The first package of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) Bicol project will begin construction in the first quarter of the year.

In a press briefing in Malacañang on Friday, PNR General Manager Junn Magno said the package would consist of the PNR Bicol’s first 380 km. from Banlic, Calamba to Daraga, Albay.
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“The construction works will begin (in) the first quarter of 2022,” Magno said in Filipino.

During the briefing, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John Batan said their agency has requested the Department of Finance to fund the project’s PHP142 billion contract through an official development assistance (ODA) loan from China.

Unlike other projects funded through ODA, Batan said, the PNR Bicol Package 1 had its construction contract signed before funding from China was secured.

While the project has the largest contract at PHP142 billion, the North-South Commuter Railway System is the biggest rail project of the DOTr, followed by the Metro Manila Subway Project, he added.

The construction of the PNR Bicol Package 1 is seen to be completed by 2024, and the start of operations by the third quarter of 2025.

The other PNR Bicol contract packages are set for completion between 2024 and 2026, with the entire PNR Bicol line scheduled to be operational by 2027.

The PNR Bicol is a 560-km. rail system consisting of 35 stations and will run from Manila through Laguna, Quezon, and Camarines Sur to Albay, with an extension line in Sorsogon and a branch line in Batangas.

RELATED: PNR to revive Bicol Express

The rail system’s passenger trains will be designed to run at a speed of 120 kph to 160 kph and its freight trains designed to run at 80 kph to 100 kph, reducing travel time between Manila and Legazpi City, Albay from the current 14 hours to 18 hours to just six hours in its regular commuter trains and four hours and 30 minutes with its express trains.

On January 18, the DOTr awarded the contract for the PNR Bicol Package 1 to Chinese joint venture China Railway Group Ltd., China Railway No. 3 Engineering Group Co. Ltd., and China Railway Engineering Consulting Group Co. Ltd.

Via PNA

PNR Bicol to begin construction first quarter of 2022


You Can Now Travel by Train from Lucena – San Pablo and vice versa via PNR!

The revival and development of the Lucena-San Pablo stretch of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) continues as it is set to reopen before the end of the Duterte administration in June, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said on Tuesday.


Construction of the Lucena-San Pablo line is ongoing with the rest of the PNR Bicol which links Metro Manila and the Southern Luzon provinces.

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“As the Duterte administration nears its conclusion, Secretary (Arthur) Tugade made a covenant with the Filipino people not to waste even a single day at work. There is no time to relax even until the last day of office,” the DOTr said in a Facebook post.

Once reopened, the Lucena-San Pablo line will reduce travel time between San Pablo, Laguna and Lucena, Quezon to one hour and 30 minutes and is seen to help boost the economic corridors of both provinces and neighboring areas.

The line is part of the 560-kilometer PNR Bicol scheduled to be operational by 2027.

PNR Bicol will have 35 stations and will run from Manila through Laguna, Quezon, Camarines Sur, Albay, an extension line in Sorsogon, and a branch line in Batangas.


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ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN SAN PABLO, LAGUNA


Lakes Pandin and Yambo

These twin crater lakes are part of the Seven Lakes of San Pablo. It’s a very relaxing place where you can go on a bamboo raft adventure. It’ll take you about a 15-minute trek going to the lake.

Bato Springs

Another natural tourist spot to visit in San Pablo is Bato Springs. It has a mini man-made waterfall, lush greeneries, and swimming pools perfect for a weekend getaway just a few hours away from Metro Manila.


ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN LUCENA, QUEZON


Museo Diocesano de Lucena

See museum displays and religious artifacts at the Museo Diocesano de Lucena. In a year, they hold parish events and exhibits too.

Saint Ferdinand Cathedral

This Roman Catholic cathedral serves as the seat of the bishop of Lucena. The cathedral is named after St. Ferdinand III of Castile. Churchgoers may visit this when touring around Lucena.


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PNR Lucena-San Pablo to reopen in June


The Philippine National Railways (PNR) on Thursday launched three new Indonesia-built Diesel Hydraulic Locomotives (DHL) that would serve its metro commuter line from the Tutuban Station in Manila to Los Baños in Laguna.

The trains, manufactured by PT Industri Kereta Api (PT-INKA), have 15-passenger coaches, doubling the line's daily passenger capacity to 140,000 from the previous 48,000 to 60,000.

During the inaugural run of the trains, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade, PNR General Manager Junn Magno, other government officials, and guest officials from the Republic of Indonesia Embassy in Manila and PT INKA rode a train from the PNR Dela Rosa Station to PNR Tutuban Station for a test run.

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PNR Assistant General Manager Ces Lauta said the new DHLs are considered as high-capacity trains with a maximum passenger capacity of 1,330 and have a water wading capacity of 18 inches.

“The DHLs also includes a maximum design speed of 120 kph and with high clearance for flood tracks. Its main engine has 2200 horsepower (1700KW), and it is equipped with Power Management System for fuel optimization. It also has a monitoring system with diagnostic and recorder function," Lauta said.

The new passenger coaches consist of a five-car formation, with the middle coach having a conductor’s room that controls door operation, CCTV monitoring, light switches, and a public announcement system.



The trains are equipped with a 36,000 kcal/hour air conditioning unit in each coach — suitable for tropical countries like the Philippines.

The new trains also have two driver cabins each — one at both ends — and are equipped with 7,000 kcal/h cooling capacity at each cabin.

It also features interior access to the engine room of the train, a first for the PNR fleet.

Tugade, during the inauguration, assured the passengers of safe, convenient, and comfortable travels, and commended the PNR for the development of the rail service.



“For you to have an improved rail movement, you must have the facility and the rails. You must have the trains and the coaches, and you must have the people. The three are being done by Junn Magno and the PNR,” Tugade said.

On Tuesday, the Light Rail Transit Line 1 also unveiled the first set of 4th generation trains meant for its Cavite Extention project.

PNR launches Manila-Laguna trip of Indonesia-built trains


For those journeying between Quezon province and Laguna, there's good news: the Philippine National Railways (PNR) has reopened the Calamba-Lucena-Calamba line, providing an additional transportation option.



On Thursday, October 6, the PNR reinstated this route, serving commuters from Calamba, San Pablo, and Lucena. Compared to bus and jeepney fares, it offers a more economical choice.


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Here's what you need to know about the PNR Calamba-Lucena route:



Trip Schedule

According to the PNR, the first trip from Lucena station departs at 4:50 a.m., with the final trip from Calamba station leaving at 6:30 p.m. The travel time from Lucena to Calamba is approximately two hours and 33 minutes, while it takes about one hour and 33 minutes to reach San Pablo from Lucena.



Fare Structure
The minimum fare from Lucena to San Pablo is P15, and from Lucena to Calamba, it's P20.

Refer to the fare matrix below for a comprehensive guide:



Train Stations

According to the PNR management, there are three main stations in the following:
  • Lucena
  • San Pablo
  • Calamba

Nine makeshift stations meanwhile can be found in the following areas:
  • Pansol
  • Masili
  • Los Baños
  • College
  • IRRI
  • Tiaong (Lalig)
  • Candelaria
  • Lutucan
  • Sariaya


The reopening of the Calamba-Lucena-Calamba line by the Philippine National Railways (PNR) marks a significant enhancement in transportation options for commuters traveling between Quezon province and Laguna. With its economical fares and convenient schedule, this route offers a viable alternative to traditional modes of transportation such as buses and jeepneys.


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