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22 September: Seven people died and 220 were injured when a PNR commuter train collided with another commuter train between Sucat station and Alabang station in Muntinlupa. According to the PNR, a coupler on the first train apparently failed, sending its three-passenger coaches rolling backward about one mile before it hit the other train.
This, however, prompted PNR operations to be suspended on May 5, 2015, to conduct safety tests by PNR and TÜV Rheinland. [65] The operations of the PNR resumed on July 23, 2015. [21] On January 12, 2016, a PNR Metro South Commuter Line train from Alabang collided with a jeepney at the Pedro Gil Street crossing near Paco station in Paco, Manila ...
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]
PNR took delivery of the 8000 class trains on December 11, 2019. These were inaugurated at Dela Rosa station on December 16, entering revenue service on the same day. [2] From that date until January 14, 2020, PNR offered free rides on these trainsets between Tutuban and FTI and vice versa, but with 20-passenger limit per station only. [8]
The PNR South Long Haul, also known as the PNR Bicol, was a proposed inter-city rail line project in southern Luzon, Philippines. [1] It is part of the larger Luzon Rail System, [ 2 ] a network of long-distance standard-gauge lines being built by the Philippine National Railways throughout Luzon.
The PNR Naga railway depot was flooded affecting INKA DHL 9003 , INKA DMU PNR 8000 class8002, KiHa 52 Rescue train ,KiHa 35 and KiHa 59 series Kogane submerged and Damaged but will be rehabilitated .DEL PNR 2500 class 2540 and PNR 5000 class5009 Electric motors were rendered Beyond economical repair.
The PNR Legazpi Station in Albay stands as a vital link in the regional transportation network. However, Due to Budget constraints the project in 2019 to repair the station was deferred. With time, the station has deteriorated significantly, necessitating an exhaustive reconstruction effort.