The Philippine National Railways (PNR) will restore train service between Naga and Lupi Viejo in Camarines Sur starting November 5, offering commuters a faster and more affordable alternative to road transport in the Bicol region.
According to PNR General Manager Deovanni S. Miranda, the train journey will take one hour and 39 minutes, faster than the nearly two-hour trip by other vehicles on the same route.
‘We continue to rehabilitate PNR infrastructure to deliver affordable, safe, and reliable public transportation to more commuters,’ Miranda said.
The service will operate three trips daily in each direction. Trains departing Naga are scheduled for 4:29 a.m., 9:49 a.m., and 3:14 p.m., while Lupi Viejo departures will run at 6:23 a.m., 11:43 a.m., and 5:08 p.m.
Passengers will be able to board and alight at stations in Lupi Viejo, Sipocot, Libmanan, Pamplona, and Naga, as well as at 11 flag stops including Lupi Nuevo/Tapi, Malaguico, Azucena, Awayan, Mantalisay, Camambugan, Rongos, Malansad, Mambulo, Borabod, and Sampaloc.
Regular fares will range from P15 to P75 for the Naga-Lupi Viejo route. Students, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and senior citizens with valid identification will receive discounted rates starting at P12 up to P60.