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There are 63 operational stations on the Greater Manila Area's rail network, with 38 from the LRT's two lines, 13 from the MRT's one line, and 12 from the PNR. [1] There were also previously 35 operational PNR stations, but operations were suspended to give way for the construction of the North–South Commuter Railway (NSCR).
The Philippine National Railways used to provide passenger services in two directions from the capital, thus serving various towns and cities north and south of Manila. This list contains stations of both the North Main Line and South Main Line, and the various spur lines from both lines, as well as stations within Metro Manila.
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.
Tutuban station (also known as Manila station or Divisoria station) is the central railway terminus of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) network located in the city of Manila, Philippines. The name refers to two stations: the original Tutuban station, which today forms part of Tutuban Center , and the PNR Executive Building, which houses ...
Caloocan station (also called Sangandaan station) is a railway station located on the North Main Line in Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is rebuilt from its original location, now situated adjacent to the Caloocan railway depot, near Samson Road. Caloocan station (Sangandaan) in November 2022
Laon Laan station (also called Dapitan station) is a railway station located on the South Main Line in the city of Manila, Philippines. The station is the third station from Tutuban. The station is currently being transferred west of Laon Laan due to the construction of the NLEX Connector Road beside the westbound railtracks, with a steel ...
The stations have a standard layout, with a concourse level and a platform level. Most stations of the MRT Line 3 have side platforms. Line 3 stations have a standard platform length of 130 meters (426 ft 6 in), enough to accommodate four-car train operations, although the line is currently operating with three-car trains. [22]
Repair work on a railway line in Manila, circa pre-1900. There has been rail transport in the Philippines for over 120 years. [11] On June 25, 1875, King Alfonso XII of Spain promulgated a Royal Decree directing the Office of the Inspector of Public Works of the Philippines to submit a general plan for railroads on Luzon. [12]