Philippine National Railways (PNR) will suspend its operations in Metro Manila for five years, starting March 28, to give way to the construction of the North South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project.
According to the PNR, operations in stations Governor Pascual-Tutuban and Tutuban-Alabang, the two opposite end stations in Metro Manila, will temporarily be suspended.
The PNR told INQUIRER.net that the suspension would take at least five years amid the construction of the NSCR.
“According to Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista, PNR services will be suspended to also ensure that passengers are safe while the construction of the NSCR is underway,” it added.
However, the PNR also announced that it will begin...