Passengers of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) can expect a more comfortable experience with the inauguration of the new Libmanan station in Camarines Sur on Wednesday.
The new Naga-Lupi route, spanning 47 kilometers with five stations and 11 flag stops, is expected to open in October.
“These stations are a testament to how PNR is fulfilling the President’s order to increase our trips. Our goal is to establish a direct line from Bicol to Laguna,” PNR chairperson Michael Ted Macapagal said Thursday.
PNR General Manager Deovanni Miranda said the Naga-Lupi trip will take about one hour and 39 minutes once operational. He assured the public that trial runs are ongoing to ensure the safety and readiness of the railway system.
“The public can be confident that PNR is making every effort to fulfill the President’s directive to restore the Laguna to Bicol route as soon as possible,” Miranda added.
For residents of Libmanan and Lupi, the new stations are expected to ease travel and improve convenience for commuters in the province.