Metro Manila passengers, please be advised: PNR operations will undergo a temporary suspension starting March 28th to facilitate the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR). This crucial infrastructure project aims to improve public transportation efficiency upon completion.
Suspension Details:
- Duration: 5 years
- Affected Lines: Governor Pascual-Tutuban and Tutuban-Alabang
Passenger Safety Measures:
- The suspension prioritizes passenger safety during the construction phase.
Alternative Arrangements:
- Free Shuttle Buses: Dedicated buses will operate along designated routes to minimize disruption:
- South Route: Divisoria (Tutuban) – Alabang (Starmall) — [Divisoria (Tutuban), Mayhaligue Street, Abad Santos Avenue, Recto Avenue, Legarda Street, Quirino Avenue, Nagtahan Flyover, Mabini Bridge, Quirino Avenue, Osmeña Highway, Nichols Entry, SLEX, Bicutan Exit, Bicutan Entry, and Alabang (Starmall)].
- Schedule: 7:30 AM, 9:10 AM, 3:00 PM, 3:20 PM, 7:30 PM, 9:00 PM
- North Route: Alabang (Starmall) – Divisoria (Tutuban) — [Alabang (Starmall), Manila South Road, East Service Road, Alabang (Entry), SLEX, Bicutan Exit, Bicutan Entry, Nichols Exit, Osmeña Highway, Quirino Avenue, Legarda Street, Recto Avenue, Abad Santos Avenue, Mayhaligue Street, and Divisoria (Tutuban)].
- Schedule: 5:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:45 AM, 5:00 PM, 6:10 PM
- South Route: Divisoria (Tutuban) – Alabang (Starmall) — [Divisoria (Tutuban), Mayhaligue Street, Abad Santos Avenue, Recto Avenue, Legarda Street, Quirino Avenue, Nagtahan Flyover, Mabini Bridge, Quirino Avenue, Osmeña Highway, Nichols Entry, SLEX, Bicutan Exit, Bicutan Entry, and Alabang (Starmall)].
The NSCR’s expedited construction is expected to save ₱15.18 billion and be completed eight months earlier. Passengers are encouraged to monitor official PNR channels for further updates and announcements.