#PNR Bicol

The Philippine National Railways (PNR) Bicol construction is set to begin soon after the Department of Transportation (DOTr) signed the contract for the PHP 142-billion project. The DOTr has contracted a joint venture of three Chinese firms to develop the first 380km of the PNR Bicol project. This milestone is a huge leap towards realizing this long-awaited project – the PNR Bicol or the South Long Haul Project. The first 380 kilometers of PNR Bicol from Banlic, Calamba to Daraga, Albay will span 39 cities and municipalities, four provinces, and two regions. Along with its future segments, PNR Bicol will consist of a 565-kilometer railway connecting Metro Manila to the southern Luzon provinces of Sorsogon and Batangas. Once fully operational, it is expected to cut travel time between Metro Manila and Bicol from the current 12 hours by road to 4 hours. Travelers to the southern provinces of Luzon will be glad of this great news from our the transportation department. The Philippine National Railways (PNR) plans to resume its Manila-Naga operations. PNR Metro Commuter After four years, the Bicol Express will finally be back for service as early as December 15. Read more in our articles including "DOTr signs PHP 142-billion contract for PNR Bicol" and "PNR Bicol Express may resume before 2016 ends".