Tag: Philippine National Railways

PNR operations suspended due to flooding

(Eagle News) — The operation of the Philippine National Railways was suspended on Friday due to flooding on its tracks caused by heavy rains enhanced by tropical storm “Inday.” In its advisory, the PNR said two of their trains were stranded in Pasay Road and FTI station due to flooding at the EDSA Station. Aside from the EDSA station, flooding is also being experienced at the old Buendia Station and at the Dela Rosa Station. […]

PNR will have limited operations during APEC summit

The Philippine National Railways will have limited operations during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC summit which will start on November 18. For the schedule of PNR operations, please see the accompanying video. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/NJ7Lt2wRSNE

PNR returns to partial operation

MANILA, Philippines, July 23 (Eagle News) — After suspending operations last May 2015 due to the rehabilitation of its rail tracks, the Philippine National Railways (PNR) is now back into partial operation with a trip from Tutuban to Alabang. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

PNR to resume operations by next week

MANILA, Philippines, July 3 (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Railways (PNR) had announced that its regular operations will resume by next week, this was after conducting its last test run on Thursday (July 2).

PNR to increase fare in July

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Railways (PNR) will implement a fare increase in July, which means that the minimum fare will increase from Php 10.00 to Php 15.00. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/bJaXMjCHYzo

Buses ask for suspension of number coding

MANILA, Philippines, May 26 (Eagle News) =- Several bus operators asked for the suspension of the number-coding for buses in the Alabang-Lawton route after the suspension of operations of the Philippine National Railways (PNR). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Stolen rails cause PNR accident

MANILA, Philippines, May 25 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine National Railways (PNR), the rail accident that occurred earlier this year was the result of the theft of said rails. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Derailment leaves PNR baffled

MANILA, Philippines, April 30 (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Railways (PNR) is still investigating the cause of the latest derailment of its locomotive which left more than 50 people injured. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

DOTC eyeing bus rapid transit to ease traffic in MM

QUEZON CITY, PIA- The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) supposedly continues to finds ways to ease traffic in Metro Manila. One of the solutions being eyed by the DOTC is the completion of Metro Manila’s first bus rapid transit (BRT) system in three years. In a statement, Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya said the P4.9-billion BRT System for Metro Manila will be presented to President Aquino in the next meeting of the National Economic and […]

PNR plans to increase fare

The Philippine National Railways is planning to increase its fare from 10 peso minimum fare to 15 pesos, but assured the public that said proposed fare increase will pass through the proper procedure.