The Philippine National Railways (PNR) announced that the route from Naga City, Camarines Sur to Legazpi City, Albay is back at full operation today, Dec. 27, after six years of closure.
In a news release posted on its official Facebook page, the management of PNR said the first trip in Naga to Legazpi City started at 5:38 AM, while the Legazpi City to Naga City began at 5:45 AM.
"Hinimok ni GM [General Manager Jeremy] Regino ang mga Bicolano na tangkilikin ang serbisyo ng PNR. Tinataya namang tatagal ang biyahe (one-way) ng tatlong oras at apat na minuto sa nasabing ruta, kung saan babagtasin nito ang ilang bayan sa Camarines Sur at Albay," it said.
For the afternoon trips, Naga-Legazpi train leaves at 5:30 PM while the Legazpi-Naga train departs at 5:47 PM.
According to the PNR management, the stations in the Naga-Legazpi and vice versa route are Naga, Pili, Iriga, Polangui, Ligao, Travesia, Daraga, and Legazpi.
"Samantala, ang mga flag stops naman ay nasa Baao, Lourdes, Bato, Matacon, Oas, Bagtang, Washington Drive, at Capantawan," it added.
The fare ranges from ₱15 to ₱155, depending on the passenger's final destination.
Students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities can avail their 20 percent discount by presenting identification cards to the station's ticket seller.
The PNR suspended the Naga-Legazpi route in 2017 due to "lack of train coaches and locomotives."
