Lumina Communities that will Benefit in the Reopening of PNR Lucena-San Pablo

The Philippine National Railways (PNR) line between Lucena and San Pablo is expected to be opened before Duterte's term ends in June and is now being revitalized and upgraded, this is according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).

The construction of the Lucena-San Pablo line and the remainder of the PNR Bicol, which connects Metro Manila and the southern Luzon provinces, is now underway.

The Philippine National Railways (PNR)

PNR is the only operator of Luzon's most extensive intra-island rail network. Known in Filipino as Pambansang Daangbakal ng Pilipinas, the state-owned Philippine National Railways is frequently shortened as PNR.

The company runs two commuter train routes in Metro Manila and the Bicol region. Currently, the Bicol service is in rehabilitation in preparation for the return of the Bicol Express run to Naga City in Camarines Sur province, and then to the southern terminus in Legazpi City in Albay. An existent Metro Manila commuter service, the Orange Line, is a popular and well-used portion of the city's public transportation system.

During the Spanish colonial time, PNR was known as the Ferrocarril de Manila-Dagupan and subsequently became the Manila Railroad Company (MRR) during the American colonial period.

PNR's official start date was November 24, 1892. On June 20, 1964, Republic Act No. 4156 made it the Philippine National Railways. Under the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), the PNR serves as an attached agency.

PNR's Green and Orange lines

The North Main Line (Green Line) and the South Main Line (Orange Line) are owned by the Philippine National Railways, together with the three offshoot lines that service different sections of Luzon. There is now just one operational line, the South Main Line (Orange Line), which serves as the regional rail backbone of Southern Luzon and is currently under repair.

It now serves the Manila metropolitan region as well as Laguna, Quezon, Camarines Sur, and Albay in the Philippines. Aside from Batangas and Quezon City, PNR also served the provinces of Pampanga and Tarlac, as well as the cities of Nueva Ecija and Pangasinan on the North Main Line, respectively. It is expected that the North Main Line will be partially rebuilt as part of the North Rail project. Services that have been canceled in the past are also being revived.

PNR San Pablo - Lucena Route to open this month

In time for the end of the Duterte administration in June, the PNR Lucena-San Pablo line will reopen, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).

In order to reestablish the PNR Bicol Express, the DOTr claimed that the PNR Lucena-San Pablo line is essential. This route would connect Metro Manila with the provinces of Southern Luzon, including Laguna, Quezon City, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon.

From San Pablo to Lucena, travel time on the PNR Lucena-San Pablo commuter train service is expected to be slashed to one hour and thirty minutes. This can pave the way for the economic corridors in the provinces of Quezon and Laguna to be stimulated by the railway line, which would open up Southern Luzon's economic potential as a whole.

Other services of the reopening PNR Lucena - San Pablo line

The PNR Lucena-San Pablo line may potentially be used as a commercial or cargo freight service in addition to its current passenger commuter service.

According to the report, the rail line can now have ten trips per day. This will be made between Lucena and San Pablo, linking the two cities as well as moving goods from other provinces all the way to Manila. From Lucena, Quezon, to San Pablo, Laguna, the line will include two terminal stations and four flag stops in between. The travel duration link Metro Manila is expected to be 1 hour and 32 minutes.

There will also be a portion of the long-distance rail network's right-of-way utilized for PNR's "Bicol Express" South Long Haul Project.

PNR Lucena - San Pablo line through the years

Interprovincial commuter train service to Bicol has been suspended for almost a decade on the PNR San Pablo-Lucena route, a 44-kilometer inter-provincial commuter rail line that included stations and flag stops for everyday commuters and short trips.

It ran every two days in 2012, while the train line was operational. PNR Lucena-San Pablo commuter service was shut down when an abutment fell on the railway in October 2013.

What are the places to visit near PNR San Pablo - Lucena branch line?

Opening the PNR San Pablo -Lucena means that we can now have faster transportation if we want to visit or travel around San Pablo Laguna and Lucena Quezon. Wondering which spots to visit in this region? Here are some of them:

In San Pablo, Laguna

Joni and Susan Agroshop

Visitors to this agritourism site may learn about farming and gardening from their plantations, which are open to the public. Additionally, there is a café and a souvenir store on site. Around 10 mins travel time from PNR San Pablo.

Bato Springs

Tourists in San Pablo may also explore Bato Springs, a nature preserve. If you're looking for a weekend vacation only a few hours away from Manila, this is the place to go. Around 1 hr and 23 mins travel time from PNR San Pablo.

Lumina Calauan

Lumina Calauan is a two-phased master-planned community with a total land area of 15 hectares. It is complete with amenities such as basketball court, mini parks & playground, gazebo, and a guarded entrance. Around 28 mins travel time from PNR San Pablo.

In Lucena, Quezon

Dalahican Port

Romblon is on your list of places to visit? Marinduque and Romblon are serviced by Dalahican Port, which is a seaport. Around 16 mins travel time from PNR Lucena.

Museo Diocesano de Lucena

This Lucena museum has religious items as well as museum exhibits. It's not uncommon for the parish to host activities and exhibitions throughout the year. Around 9 mins travel time from PNR Lucena.

Lumina Sariaya

There are 10 hectares of land in Lumina Sariaya, which includes townhouses, single-firewall units, and duplex-style units. Just a short drive from Sariaya's central business district, the project provides stunning views of Mt. Banahaw, the region's most holy peak. Around 30 mins travel time from PNR San Pablo.

Lumina Quezon

Lumina Quezon is located in Brgy. Isabang, Tayabas City which is about 15 minutes away from Lucena City's central business district and around 20 minutes away from the city's central business district. The project now has two parts, with the first phase selling out and the second phase, which is 7 hectares, 90% sold. Nearby hospitals and colleges include the Lucena United Doctors Hospital, which is about 4 kilometers away, as well as the St. Anne's College Lucena, Inc., which is 6 kilometers away. SM City Lucena can also be reached from this subdivision for only 18 minutes ride. Around 16 mins travel time from PNR San Pablo.

We're all looking forward to the reopening of the PNR San Pablo - Lucena line. Don't forget to visit us in Lumina Calauan, Lumina Sariaya, and Lumina Quezon when you visit here and schedule a site tripping to see our various home model units.

Don't have time for a site visit? You can also go to our official website and check out our available units through our 360-degree Virtual Tour. Hurry and make your home reservations now!