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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.
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 old rails still exists from Chrysanthemum Station up to Crismor Ave. in Elvinda near the old San Pedro Station and is at least still in use by the squatter's trolleys. This 3.9-kilometer (2.4 mi) line was opened in 1973. Though inactive at present, PNR plans to reintroduce services to this branch line. [18] [19]
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 station is the fourth station southbound from Tutuban and is the only railway station serving Santa Mesa. In addition to having its own dedicated access road, Santa Mesa station is also one of three stations (the others being Pasay Road and España ) to have its original platforms extended and raised in order to accommodate new PNR diesel ...
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 ...
The Manila Metro Rail Transit System (MRTS), commonly known as the MRT, is a rapid transit system that primarily serves Metro Manila, Philippines. Along with the Manila Light Rail Transit System and the Metro Commuter Line of the Philippine National Railways , the system makes up Metro Manila's rail infrastructure.
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]