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The Philippine National Railways is interested in constructing a train network in the Visayas, to be known as the Visayas Railway, although no formal proposals have been made. On its vision statement, the PNR aims to become a transnational railroad operator covering all three major island groups in the country including the Visayas. [132]
The Philippine National Railways (PNR) (Filipino: Pambansang Daambakal ng Pilipinas; Spanish: Ferrocarril Nacional de Filipinas) is a state-owned railway company in the Philippines which operates one commuter rail service between Laguna and Quezon, and local services between Sipocot, Naga and Legazpi in the Bicol Region. [5]
Rail transportation in the Greater Manila Area is a major part of the transportation system in Metro Manila and its surrounding areas.The railway network, collectively known as the Greater Capital Region Railway System, [3] [4] [5] consists of the Manila Light Rail Transit System (LRT), Manila Metro Rail Transit System (MRT), and Philippine National Railways lines within the region.
Ceased operations when the San Juan River Bridge collapsed. Remains of the old railroad tracks from the old line are still present. The piers of the San Juan River bridge were still standing until they were demolished in 2018 due to the Skyway Stage 3 traversing through the river.
Commuter train Intercity train Freight train Year 2022 c. 2024 Manufacturer TBD Units to be built 46 33 [b] 4 locos, 15 freight cars Cars per train 2 5 Does not apply Length 21,500 mm (70.5 ft) TBD Width 3,100 mm (10.2 ft) Train height 3,700 mm (12.1 ft) [c] Body material Aluminium or stainless steel TBD Empty weight TBD Capacity 250 per car [d]
Currently, they are the latest rolling stock of the Philippine National Railways main line. [1] The Philippine National Railways and its predecessors such as the Manila Railroad Company have operated several types of locomotives, carriages and multiple units as part of its fleet. As of 2022, the rolling stock used are primarily powered by diesel.
The North–South Commuter Railway (Filipino: Daambakal Pangkomyuter na Hilaga–Timog; NSCR), also known as the Clark–Calamba Railway, is a 147-kilometer (91-mile) commuter rail system under construction on the island of Luzon in the Philippines.
The railroad network in Luzon, predecessor to today's Philippine National Railways, was first proposed on August 6, 1875. To the north of Manila are two main lines, one leading to Laoag, Ilocos Norte and the other leading to Tuguegarao, Cagayan.