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By: Juan Escandor Jr.
NAGA CITY — Using the P175-billion overseas development aid to be borrowed from China, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will revive the operation of the Philippine National Railway’s Bicol Express with reconstruction of a new railway system from Manila to Bicol, Undersecretary for Rails Cesar Chavez said.
“It is not a rehabilitation,” Chavez said at the Bicol Express Modernization Forum held here on Friday. “It will be a reconstruction. Everything will be new. New railways. New train wagons. New stations. New modalities.”
Chavez said China and the Philippines is set to sign the loan agreement of P175 billion payable in 20 years at 2 percent interest per annum on Nov. 16 and 17 at the time of the 31st Asean Summit and Related Meeting in Manila.
He said the revived Bicol Express would take six hours to reach Bicol from Manila with a design speed of 120 kph and operational speed of 80 kph.
With a timetable from 2018-2022, he said the reconstruction of the new railway system would be undertaken through Chinese general consultancy services while the determination of the firms to undertake the actual construction was still under negotiations.
He said there would be nine new train stations from Paco in Manila to Matnog town in Sorsogon, stretching 683 km of newly constructed railways following international standards.
He enumerated the nine train stations to be constructed as Paco, FTI, Los Bańos, Lucena City, Gumaca, Pili/Naga, Legazpi/Camalig, Sorsogon City and Matnog.
Chavez said China wpi;d bring in and transfer technology and operational expertise to Filipino engineers and operators while utilizing Chinese consultants and contractors. Filipino engineers would handle the maintenance and operation, he said.
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Chavez said P45 billion of the project cost would be spent for the resettlement of affected families living within the trunk line while some P9 billion would be spent for land acquisition for the new alignment of the railways.
He said the civil works would cost P102.72 billion; station development and depot, P1.4 billion; electrical and mechanical system, P4.08 billion; rolling stock (trains), P11.60 billion; machinery and equipment, P1.37 billion; and pre-operating expenses, P400 million.
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From: https://www.seat61.com/Philippines.htm
In late 2011, Philippine National Railways resumed daily long-distance passenger trains between Manila and Naga City, previously discontinued some years previously due to typhoon damage. The Bicol Express train is a comfortable and safe way to travel between Manila and Naga, overnight with comfortable air-conditioned sleepers bought second-hand from Japanese Railways. From 16 March 2012, the Mayon Limited (now Isarog Limited) trains were added, and train service extended beyond Naga to Ligao, not far short of Legazpi. It's hoped to extend trains all the way to Legazpi by mid to late 2012. PNR also operate metro trains around Manila.
Current situation: Train service 'temporarily' cancelled...
After hurricane damage, these trains were suspended in late 2012 and are still suspended in 2018. It's not clear when or if train service will be reinstated in fact it may never run again in its current narrow-gauge form.
Bicol Express revival hinges on safety issues
Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star) - December 29, 2013 - 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) said the revival of the Bicol Express service would hinge on the findings of the CPCS Transcom Ltd. of Canada if it is safe to revive the operations of the 422-kilometer railway.
Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya said the train service from Metro Manila to Legazpi. Albay would not be revived unless the safety of the commuting public is assured.
“I for one, if I would only look at the economic side of the project would have given it a go signal. However, I am mindful of safety so I have given specific instructions not to run the service unless someone could certify that it is safe,” Abaya stressed.
He pointed out that the agency is awaiting the results of the study of the Canadian firm on the train service operated by the state-run Philippine National Railways (PNR) from Calamba in Laguna to Legazpi City.
“I am answerable to our people and anything that happens to the passengers of PNR is something that my conscience would carry. So I have requested the Canadians to likewise look and comment on areas that we should work on and to certify that the Bicol Express is safe,” he added.
Since the revival of its operation in June of 2011, the Bicol Express line service caters to some 2,000 to 3,000 passengers weekly. The highest ridership recorded during peak travel seasons such as Holy Week, All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day, and Christmas season.
However, the operation of Bicol Express has been stalled following a derailment incident in Sariaya, Quezon October 2012 that injured nine passengers. The flashfloods caused by typhoons damaged the rail tracks as well as the rail bridge.
Abaya suspended the train service and ordered a full investigation on the derailment of Bicol Express Train 611. The train was carrying 120 passengers when the derailment occurred.
Earlier, lawmakers from Region 5 or the Bicol Region vowed to appropriate P20 billion to fund the long overdue rehabilitation of the Bicol Express train service.
Engr. Joseph Allan Dilay, general manager of PNR, said the company needs at least P18 billion to upgrade the railway, reconstruct the bridges, and rehabilitate the Bicol Express tracks as well as the locomotive and rolling stock.
But the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) only approved a subsidy of P344 million for the agency under the 2014 budget, enough only to fund the maintenance of the existing PNR facilities running in Metro Manila.
Dilay clarified that the P20-billion allocation does not include the proposed P2.6-billion double tracking of the 36.3-kilometer Alabang to Los Baños railway section and the P22.6-billion 135-kilometer Sorsogon railway extension line.
The PNR currently operates the Metro South Commuter (MSC) line that runs daily from Tutuban to Sta. Rosa in Laguna, as well as the Bicol Commuter that caters to passengers between Naga and Sipocot.
The Bicol Express provides commuters an alternative mode of transportation that is very competitive in price and comfort with provincial buses.
Read more at https://www.philstar.com/business/2013/12/29/1272906/bicol-express-revival-hinges-safety-issues#IMH71DvCeoe1uipv.99
PNR eyeing resumption of Bicol trips by December
Katerina Francisco
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Published 3:42 PM, May 27, 2015
Updated 11:25 PM, May 27, 2015
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The train service, which runs from Tutuban in Manila to Legaspi City in Albay, stopped operations in 2012 after one of its trains derailed in Sariaya, Quezon, injuring 9 passengers.
At the House of Representatives, PNR consultant Antonio Soriano told the transportation committee that a technical team is expected to finish its assessment of the 478-kilometer train line next month.
A test run conducted last year showed that there were a number of bridges along the route that needed to be repaired, Soriano said.
"We discovered about 3 to 4 bridges that had structural issues. We are concerned that if we do the regular run to Bicol, there might be an accident," Soriano said.
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Japan, China to help build PH railways
Philippine Daily Inquirer / 06:40 AM November 09, 2017
CLARK FREEPORT — Japan will take the lead in completing a railway connecting Manila to Clark, while the Chinese state firm Sinomach (China National Machinery Industry Corp.) will concentrate on building a railway from Manila to Legazpi City, the Department of Transportation said here on Wednesday.
Japan’s official development assistance will fund the construction of the P105-billion Philippine National Railways (PNR) Phase 1 project from Tutuban at Divisoria in Manila to the City of Malolos in Bulacan province, and the P211-billion PNR Phase 2 project connecting Malolos to Clark, said Timothy John Batan, transportation assistant secretary for railways.
“The projects will be constructed by Japan. It will still go through the process of bidding but only among Japanese contractors,” Batan said.
Sinomach, he said, would instead build the PNR line from Manila to Legazpi City in Albay province.
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IV. NSRP South Line - Long Haul Line
The NSRP South Line Long Haul Railway (“Long Haul Line”) will operate along the same tracks as the Commuter Line and go on to follow the existing PNR Line from Calamba to Legazpi City in the Bicol Region. The Long Haul Line will be expanded by the Long Haul Line Extension (i.e., an extension line of 117km from Legazpi to Matnog)and the Long Haul Line Branch (i.e., a branch line of 58km from Calamba to Batangas (i.e., the Long Haul Line Expansion).
The PNR line to Legazpi City runs a total of 478 km from Manila, including the 56km segment used for the Commuter Line to Calamba. From Calamba to Legazpi, the line is single-tracked and, similar to the Commuter Line, is narrow gauge (1,067 mm).Overall, the condition of the existing PNR line from Calamba to Legazpi is in fair condition largely on account of good construction, relatively light axle loads and very little accumulated traffic. Most rail defects and damage is due to poor maintenance of joints. Bridges are in widely varying states largely due to lack of maintenance, old
age and inadequate protection from natural elements.
There are 397 observed road crossings between Alabang and Legazpi. Of these, 214 are authorized and 183 are unauthorized. Only 31 of the authorized crossings are officially manned by PNR and none of the unauthorized is manned. Unauthorized crossings are ones that have been established without the formal consent of PNR and are often in areas of high encroachment.
As of January 2014, only the existing PNR line between Naga and Sipocot in the Bicol region (35 km) remains operational. This transports approximately 1,300 passengers per day with an average load factor of 50% for the year 2014. The objective of the rehabilitation of the Long Haul Line is to restore existing track structure, including rehabilitation of bridges, to safely accommodate the required rail operations.
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China to finance P743B in PH infra projects
At least 2 loan agreements to be signed when Xi visits Manila in November
By: Ben O. de Vera - Reporter / @bendeveraINQ
Philippine Daily Inquirer / 05:16 AM October 29, 2018
to be financed by Chinese loans and grants are moving toward implementation ahead of the forthcoming visit of President Xi Jinping in November even as China has yet to provide the Philippine government with a shortlist of contractors for some projects, National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) documents showed.
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Government sources said at least three loan agreements would be signed on the sidelines of Xi’s visit to Manila, of which financing for two projects were ready for signing—the P175.3-billion North-South Railway Project (NSRP)-South Line (Long Haul) as well as the P12.2-billion New Centennial Water Source-Kaliwa Dam Project.
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LIST: Philippines, China sign 29 deals in Xi Jinping visit
Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 20 2018 09:20 PM | Updated as of Nov 21 2018 04:15 PM
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/20/18/list-philippines-china-sign-29-deals-in-xi-jinping-visit
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Contract for the project management consultancy of the Philippine National South Longhaul Project North-South Railway Project;
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Main Line South (MLS) railway is now open up to Iriga City
https://www.facebook.com/DOTrPH/posts/1465913326881132
The Philippine National Railways (PNR) just concluded an inspection trip through Tutuban, Manila; San Pablo, Laguna; Lucena City, Quezon Province; and Sipocot, Naga City and Iriga City in Camarines Sur.
The Main Line South (MLS) is now open up to Iriga City and ready to receive the transfer of rolling stock material between Manila and Bicol.
The PNR inspection team comprised of combined elements from PNR Operations Engineering, Rolling Stock Management and Planning left Manila on 20 September and returned on 23 September 2019.
The inspection trip coincided with the traditional Peńafrancia express special trip dispatched by PNR since 1939 to coincide with the feast day of Our Lady of Peńafrancia.
The Naga-Tutuban inspection run clocked in 12 hours and 44 minutes, 3 hours faster than the usual Naga-Manila rail trip duration.
The inspection was made in preparation for the reopening of the Sipocot-Naga-Legazpi commuter service. PNR completed in workshop rehabilitation the 60-year-old Kiha KH59 “Kogane” train for the event.
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PNR rushes to acquire new trains, restore Manila-Naga rail line
By Lorenz S. Marasigan - November 6, 2019
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/11/06/pnr-rushes-to-acquire-new-trains-restore-manila-naga-rail-line/
The Philippine National Railways (PNR) is acquiring three additional fast long-haul locomotives to ply the Manila-Naga route for P1 billion, receiving two bids from foreign train manufacturers.
Junn B. Magno, general manager of the state-owned railway operator, said CRRC Corp. Ltd. of China and PT Industri Kereta Api (PT Inka) of Indonesia have submitted bids for the supply of three long-haul trains. Both companies are owned by their governments.
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Magno noted that his group will first start replacing the rails and build new ones for the service to be available before 2022. Construction works for the new rails are set for 2020. Once completed, the service will cut travel time from Manila to Naga to three hours.
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South rail to start in Q2—Salceda
posted November 21, 2019 at 08:25 pm
by Manila Standard Business
http://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/310650
Phase 1 of the P175-billion Philippine National Railways South Long Haul project from Calamba City, Laguna to Legazpi City, Albay will start construction in the second quarter of 2020.
Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda, who has been pushing for the project for many years, said the bidding for the 408-kilometer PNR segment was completed November this year and would be awarded to the winning contractor in April 2020.
The PNR Long Haul stretch consists of a 639-kilometer standard gauge railroad tracks from Manila to Sorsogon, a component of the PNR Luzon System program.
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The PNR South Railway segment will cut the Manila-Legazpi travel to less than five hours. It runs from Manila to Matnog in Sorsogon with nine major stations―Manila, Los Bańos, Batangas City, Lucena, Gumaca, Naga City, Legazpi City, Sorsogon City and Matnog.
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PNR ‘premium’ train now reaches Los Banos
Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 02 2019 06:59 PM
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/02/19/pnr-premium-train-now-reaches-los-banos
The Philippine National Railways (PNR) has started extending its operations to Los Banos, Laguna using a “premium train” previously donated by Japan.
PNR spokesperson Joseline Geronimo told ABS-CBN News that they did a trial run last week but decided not to publicize the start of the actual operations since the train they are using can only accommodate 83 passengers.
The train leaves Los Banos around 5:07 a.m. and reaches Tutuban at around 8:14 a.m., according to the posted train schedule. Its next run is in the afternoon, leaving Tutuban station at 4:46 p.m. and arriving in Los Banos at 7:37 p.m.
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See time index 1:07. PNR service from Naga to Legaspi to be re-opened in the first quarter of 2020BHTVBicol
Nov 27, 2019
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See time index 2:41. New construction to start on Gumaca to shorten travel time.BHTVBicol
Nov 27, 2019
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18 December 2019
PNR will make another chapter in its history as it signs the contract for the procurement of trains standard gauge Diesel Multiple Unit with CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co. Ltd. It is another first for PNR to procure the long haul trains from the Government coffer.
PNR has always been known for its long haul service the Penafrancia Express and the Bicol Express but it uses the donated passenger coaches from Japan to serve Manila to Legazpi service. It used to cover 479 kilometers service from Manila to Bicol. The last operation was in 2014. It stopped operation because of right of way challenges, and lack of trains.
The new train sets will also be used for the long haul service from Calamba to Naga initially and eventually to Legazpi City in Region 5. The project consist of 3 train sets of 3 car formation and which was bidded out publicly on 23 October 2019. The contract duration is 22 months from notice to proceed. The contract price is Php 921,000,000. The train will be in standard gauge or 1435mm with maximum speed of 120 km/h. There would be 3 types of accommodation, business class, first class and second class accommodations. It has 36 seats for business class, 52 seats for first class and 80 seats for second class for a total of 168 passenger seat capacity.
The contract signing today is part of the transformation strategy of PNR through increasing its coverage, capacity and reliability. It is also part of the transformation from narrow gauge to standard gauge.
The event will be participated by the DOTR Secretary Arthur Tugade, DOTR Officials, PNR Board, PNR Management Team and Officials of CRRC ZELC. The event will be done at Pandanggo Hall of Manila Hotel.
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3 major China-PH projects starting
Published January 4, 2020, 12:30 AM
https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/01/04/3-major-china-ph-projects-starting/
Three major China-Philippines projects took off in the closing months of 2019 – the start of the Reed Bank joint gas and oil development west of Palawan, President Duterte’s directive to proceed with the P12.2-billion Kaliwa Dam project in Rizal and Quezon, and the roll-off of the P175-billion 650-kilometer South Rail Long Haul project in Bicol.
These are three of the projects funded by grants and loans from China. These grants totaled $398 million in 2019, with $400 million more expected in 2022. These are on top of $500 million in soft loans granted for 2020 and planned in succeeding years.
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Aside from Reed Bank, Kaliwa Dam, and South Rail, other new projects under “Package 2” are due to start, including the Mindanao Railway, the Davao Expressway, and the Iloilo-Guimaras-Negros bridge. This may yet be the biggest year in Philippine-Chinese economic relations.
The following document was shared in the Philippine Railway Historical Society by Andrew Pan
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http://publiccontent.sinpro.cz/PublicFiles/2018/08/31/PB18-237-8%20PNR%20South%20Long%20Haul%20Project.101316736.pdfQuoteRepublic of the Philippines Department of Transportation
Invitation to Bid for PNR South Long Haul Project
1. The Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation, pursuant to the applicable executive agreements between the Government of the Philippines and the Government of the People’s Republic of China (GPH-GPRC Executive Agreements) intends to apply the sum of PhP14,393,505,005.08 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for the Project Management Consultancy of the Philippine National Railways South Long Haul Project (North South Railway Project). Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.
2. The Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation now invites bids for Project Management Consultant (PMC) for PNR South Long Haul Project. Completion of the Works is required within approximately seven (7) years. Bidders should have completed a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders.
3. Bidding will be conducted through Limited Competitive Bidding procedures using non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act.”, as modified by GPH-GPRC Executive Agreements.
4. Bidders shortlisted by the Government of the People’s Republic of China may obtain further information from the Bids and Awards Committee VIII of the Procurement Service and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 A.M.
to 6:00 P.M.
5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by short listed bidders on August 8, 2018 from the address below upon payment of an applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest guidelines issued by the GPPB, in the
amount of PhP75,000.00
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Background
1.1. The PNR South Long Haul (SLH) Project
The South Long Haul involves the frontend studies and surveys, statutory submissions, tender, construction, testing & commissioningdesign and construction of an estimated 639 kilometer railway in four major segments. Segment A is from Manila to Naga, Camarines Sur; Segment B is from Naga to Legazpi, Albay; Segment C is from Legazpi to Matong, Sorsogon. Segment D is from Calamba, Laguna to Batangas Port, Batangas. It will maximize the use of the existing PNR right-of-way (“ROW”). However, to achieve higher levels of service, new ROW may be acquired.
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1.3.2 Infrastructure
The rail infrastructure will include the construction of at-grade, elevated, and underground sections. The South Long Haul will initially be non-electrified and mainly single-tracked with turnouts and passing tracks at key points. The track gauge will be standard gauge (1,435 mm).
Between Manila and Los Bańos, it will be alongside the PNR South Commuter (see below for one possible configuration)
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1.3.5 Depot
There will be several depots for the South Long Haul. Sites in Los Banos, Naga, and Legazpi have been identified as possible depot locations. Other depot sites may be identified as necessary for the ultimate size of the fleet.
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PNR puts train on trial run for COVID-19 cargo transport
By: Mar S. Arguelles, Michael Jaucian - @inquirerdotnetInquirer Southern Luzon / 03:36 PM April 23, 2020
LEGAZPI CITY—A diesel-powered train of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) arrived in Naga City on Thursday (April 23) on a trial run that could pave the way for the railway to deliver medical cargo needed to fight COVID-19 and eventually the resumption of the Manila-Naga route.
The diesel multiple unit (DMU) train also carried sets of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the PNR’s skeletal workforce in its Manila, Lucena City, Hondagua and Naga divisions, according to Ces Lauta, PNR assistant general manager.
The train carried 845 sets of PPE also to PNR skeletal workforces in its stations in the provinces of Quezon and Camarines Sur.
The test run, Lauta said, would determine the capability of the DMU train in carrying cargo for workers of the Department of Health and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police who are on the front line of the battle against COVID-19.
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https://www.dotr.gov.ph/component/k2/item/859-pnr-south-long-haul-project.htmlQuoteRepublic of the Philippines Department of Transportation
Invitation to Bid for PNR South Long Haul Project
1. The Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation, pursuant to the applicable executive agreements between the Government of the Philippines and the Government of the People’s Republic of China (GPH-GPRC Executive Agreements) intends to apply the sum of PhP14,393,505,005.08 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for the Project Management Consultancy of the Philippine National Railways South Long Haul Project (North South Railway Project). Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.
2. The Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation now invites bids for Project Management Consultant (PMC) for PNR South Long Haul Project. Completion of the Works is required within approximately seven (7) years. Bidders should have completed a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders.
3. Bidding will be conducted through Limited Competitive Bidding procedures using non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act.”, as modified by GPH-GPRC Executive Agreements.
4. Bidders shortlisted by the Government of the People’s Republic of China may obtain further information from the Bids and Awards Committee VIII of the Procurement Service and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 A.M.
to 6:00 P.M.
5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by short listed bidders on August 8, 2018 from the address below upon payment of an applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest guidelines issued by the GPPB, in the
amount of PhP75,000.00
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1.1. The PNR South Long Haul (SLH) Project
The South Long Haul involves the frontend studies and surveys, statutory submissions, tender, construction, testing & commissioningdesign and construction of an estimated 639 kilometer railway in four major segments. Segment A is from Manila to Naga, Camarines Sur; Segment B is from Naga to Legazpi, Albay; Segment C is from Legazpi to Matong, Sorsogon. Segment D is from Calamba, Laguna to Batangas Port, Batangas. It will maximize the use of the existing PNR right-of-way (“ROW”). However, to achieve higher levels of service, new ROW may be acquired.
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The rail infrastructure will include the construction of at-grade, elevated, and underground sections. The South Long Haul will initially be non-electrified and mainly single-tracked with turnouts and passing tracks at key points. The track gauge will be standard gauge (1,435 mm).
Between Manila and Los Bańos, it will be alongside the PNR South Commuter (see below for one possible configuration)
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