Manila - Getting There By Rail

The Philippines had one of the first extensive rail systems in Asia, built to carry agricultural produce from remote farms into the port of Manila, where it was then traded all around the world. This fell into disrepair in the 1970s and is only now being revived.

Philippine National Railways (tel: (02) 287 3062 or 365 4716; website: www.pnr.gov.ph) is the national rail service provider. Service is basic and facilities at the main railway station (Tutuban station) are limited, but the adjacent Tutuban Mall has banks and other facilities.

Rail services: Trains connect Manila with the southern provinces in Luzon, ending at Legazpi City on the Bicol Peninsula (journey time - 12 hours). Northwards, the railway extends to San Fernando in La Union Province.
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