The Philippine Nationwide Railways (PNR), referred to as the Pambansang Daangbakal ng Pilipinas, stands as considered one of Asia’s oldest railway programs, with roots tracing again to the Spanish colonial period.
The PNR Metro Commuter Line is a commuter rail line operated by the Philippine Nationwide Railways. It was first inaugurated because the Metro Manila Commuter Service in 1970, and initially served the North Principal Line and the South Principal Strains, in addition to the defunct Carmona and Guadalupe department strains.
Since then, it adopted a number of names akin to Metrotrak and Metrotren, earlier than adopting its current title within the late 2000s. The road can also be nicknamed the Orange Line as a consequence of its designation within the Nineteen Seventies.
Tracks on the Metro South Commuter part close to Blumentritt station in Tondo, Manila |
The current line has 36 stations serving Metro Manila and Laguna. It’s divided into two sections which meet in Tutuban station in Tondo, Manila. The Metro North Commuter part runs from Tutuban to Governor Pascual station in Malabon and is coloured mild inexperienced within the system map of PNR.
However, the Metro South Commuter part which runs from Tutuban to IRRI station in Los BaƱos, Laguna and is coloured orange. Some stations connect with LRT Strains 1 and a pair of, and MRT Line 3.
The present operational Metro Commuter Line is predominantly aligned and shares the trail of the PNR South Principal Line or SouthRail which makes use of a devoted proper of manner of its personal.
It terminates at Calamba Station regardless of having rails additional in the direction of Legazpi, Albay, however few trains cease at Sta. Rosa and Calamba Stations additional to the south. Inter-provincial providers such because the Bicol Categorical and Mayon Restricted should not operating as of 2015, however plans to revive the providers have been introduced.
PNR Calamba ā Lucena
On Thursday, October 6, 2022, the PNR reopened its Calamba ā Lucena ā Calamba line, marking a big milestone for commuters within the provinces of Laguna and Quezon. This restored route guarantees to serve residents and vacationers from Calamba, San Pablo, and Lucena.
For commuters, the day begins early with the primary journey departing from Lucena PNR station at 4:50 AM. The final journey from Calamba leaves at 6:30 PM, providing commuters ample time to journey between these key places.
Journey instances alongside this route are fairly environment friendly, with the journey from Lucena to Calamba taking roughly two hours and 33 minutes, and from Lucena to San Pablo spanning one hour and 32 minutes.
For budget-conscious vacationers, fares are stored reasonably priced, with the minimal fare from Lucena to San Pablo priced at PHP 15, and from Lucena to Calamba at PHP 20, making rail journey accessible to a variety of passengers.
The reopened line boasts 9 flag makeshift stops, together with Pansol, Masili, Los Banos, School, IRRI, Tiaong (Lalig), Candelaria, Lutucan, and Sariaya PNR stations. In the meantime, the first stations function key hubs in Lucena, San Pablo, and Calamba, guaranteeing connectivity and accessibility for commuters all through the area.
This is an inventory of presentĀ PNR Stations in operation (north to south):
Tutuban
Location: Mayhaligue Road, Tondo, Manila, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
- Tutuban Centermall
- 168
- Divisoria Mall
- Fortunate Chinatown Mall
Blumentritt
Location: Outdated Antipolo Road nook Rizal Avenue, Santa Cruz, Manila, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
- LRT Blumentritt Station
- Blumentritt Market
- Chinese language Basic Hospital and Medical Middle
- Manila North Cemetery
- Manuel L. Quezon Excessive College
Laon Laan
Location: In between Dapitan, Laong Laan, Algeciras and Antipolo Streets, Sampaloc, Manila, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
- Dangwa Flower Market
- College of Santo Tomas
- SM Metropolis San Lazaro
EspaƱa
Location: Between Antipolo and Algeciras Streets, alongside EspaƱa Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
- College of Santo Tomas
- Dominican College Manila
- Ramon Magsaysay Excessive College
- Legarda Elementary College
- EspaƱa Tower
Santa Mesa
Location: Close to Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, Santa Mesa, Manila, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
- Polytechnic College Philippines Principal
- Santa Mesa Public Market
- SM Metropolis Santa Mesa
- Eulogio āAmangā Rodriguez Institute of Science and Expertise
- Sacred Coronary heart of Jesus Catholic College
- Tzu Chi Basis
Pandacan
Location: Alongside Padre Zamora (previously Tomas Claudio) Road nook Beata, Pandacan, Manila, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
- San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Company ā Manila Plastics Plant
- Jacinto Ciria Cruz Recreation Complicated
- Jacinto Zamora Elementary College
- Pandacan Linear Park
Paco
Location: Quirino Avenue close to Plaza Dilao, Paco, Manila, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
- Plaza Dilao
- Paco Market
- San Fernando de Dilao Church
- Paco Catholic College
- Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion de la ConcordiaĀ
San Andres
Location: Intersection of Ariadores Road, San Andres Road, and OsmeƱa Freeway, San Andres, Manila, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
- Dagonoy Public Market
- Puregold Additional
- Anthonyās College, Manila
- Bureau of Plant Business
- Manila Zoo
Vito Cruz
Location: Nook of Pablo Ocampo Extension and OsmeƱa Freeway, San Andres, Manila, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
- Arellano College College of Legislation
- De La Salle College
- De La SalleāSchool of Saint Benilde
- Scholasticaās School
- Manila South Cemetery
- Circuit Makati
Buendia
Location: Nook of Gil Puyat (Buendia) and OsmeƱa Freeway, Pio del Pilar, Makati, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
- Money & Carry Mall
- SM Hypermarket
- Makati Central Sq. (previously Makati Cinema Sq.)
- Exportbank Plaza
- San Antonio Nationwide Excessive College
- Pio Del Pilar Elementary College
- San Isidro Nationwide Excessive College
- Cityland Condominiums
Pasay Street
Location: In between Estacion Road and OsmeƱa Freeway, Makati, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
EDSA
Location: Intersection of South Luzon Expressway and EDSA under the Magallanes Interchange, Makati, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
- Alphaland Southgate Tower and Mall
- San Lorenzo Place and Mall
- SM Savemore Market
Nichols
Location: East Service Street of South Luzon Expressway, Western Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
FTI
Location: East Service Street of South Luzon Expressway, Western Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
Bicutan
Location: Basic Santos Avenue, San Martin de Porres, ParaƱaque, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
Sucat
Location: Alongside Meralco Street, Sucat, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
- Sucat HearthĀ Sub StationĀ
Alabang
Location: Alongside T. Molina Road, Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
- Starmall
- Asian Hospital and Medical Middle
- Analysis Institute for Tropical Medication
- Ospital ng Muntinlupa
- Saint Bernadette School of Alabang
Muntinlupa
Location: Rizal Road, Barangay Poblacion, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Close by Landmarks:
- Poblacion Well being Middle Principal
- Diocesan Shrine of Our Woman of the Deserted
- Museo ng Muntinlupa
San Pedro
Location: Barangay Nueva, San Vicente, San Pedro, Laguna
Close by Landmarks:
- Savemore Market San Pedro
- San Pedro Metropolis Corridor
- Laguerta Park
Pacita Principal Gate
Location: Pacita Complicated 1, San Pedro, Laguna
Close by Landmarks:
- Pacita Moist Market
- Robinsons Grocery store Pacita
- Pacita Complicated Terminal
- Abenson Shopwise San Pedro
BiƱan
Location: Basic Malvar Road, Barangay San Vicente, BiƱan, Laguna
Close by Landmarks:
- Central Mall BiƱan
- Forest Lake Memorial Park
- Olivarez Plaza
- College of Perpetual Assist System JONELTA
Santa Rosa
Location: Rizal Boulevard, Barangay Labas, Santa Rosa, Laguna
Close by Landmarks:
- Labas Elementary College
- Labas Barangay Corridor
- Labas Senior Excessive College
- Puremart Labas, Santa Rosa
Cabuyao
Location: Felix Limcaoco Road, Barangay Bigaa, Cabuyao, Laguna
Close by Landmarks:
- Polycarp Parish Church (Diocese of San Pablo)
- Cabuyao Central College
- Cabuyao Built-in Excessive College
- Pasture of Heaven Memorial ParkĀ
Mamatid
Location: Barangay Mamatid, Cabuyao, Laguna
Close by Landmarks:
- Vincent School of Cabuyao
- Everlasting Gardens Memorial Park
Calamba
Location: J.P. Rizal Road, Poblacion, Calamba, Laguna
Close by Landmarks:
- Crossing Elementary College
- SM Metropolis Calamba
- Calamba Medical Middle
- Calamba Metropolis Science Built-in College
ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN MANILAĀ
Tutuban to Alabang
- 5:36AM | 6:36AM | 6:56AM | 8:16AM |Ā 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
BiƱan to Tutuban
Tutuban to BiƱan
San Pedro to Tutuban
Tutuban to San Pedro
The PNR Metro Commuter Line makes use of a distance-based fare system. At the moment, the rail operator expenses ā±1.07 per kilometer. The minimal fare is ā±15.00. Fares are rounded up in multiples of ā±5.00.
Fares are 20-percent decrease for passengers of non-air-conditioned trains. Moreover, senior residents and individuals with incapacity are additionally given 20-percent low cost.
PNR points paper tickets manually. Passengers caught with out tickets, or short-ticketed, are charged the farthest distance fare of the service.
A PNR 8100 class prepare at FTI station |
With improved accessibility and affordability, the PNR stays a significant lifeline for commuters, providing a handy and sustainable mode of transportation for years to return.