media[66670,66671] The Philippine National Railways (PNR) will re-open its San Pablo-Lucena section, which links to the Bicol network, in three months, unlocking the economic potential of Southern Luzon. Aside from being a passenger commuter service, the PNR Lucena-San Pablo route can also
(DOTr photo) MANILA - The Philippine National Railways (PNR) San Pablo-Lucena route will unlock economic potentials and enhance mobility in Southern Luzon, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said Monday. During his inspection of the PNR Lucena-San Pablo route, Tugade said aside from its use as a passenger commuter service, the PNR Lucena-San Pablo route can also be converted into a commercial or cargo freight service. "Mahalaga rin po na sabihin na itong rutang ito ay convertible hindi lamang papuntang Bicol, kundi maging convertible na maging commercial route dito sa Lucena (This route is 'convertible', not just going to Bicol but also a commercial route going to Lucena)," he said. Stalled for almost a decade, the PNR San Pablo-Lucena route is a 44-kilometer inter-provincial commuter railway which was part of the commuter train service to Bicol with stations and flag stops for daily commuters or short travels. The commuter line ceased operations in October 2013 a