THE Philippine National Railways (PNR) will suspend its operations in Metro Manila starting March 28 to give way for the construction of the North South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project.
According to the PNR, it will temporarily suspend operations in stations Governor Pascual-Tutuban and Tutuban-Alabang, the two opposite end stations of PNR in Metro Manila.
The PNR has yet to give a specific timeline on how long the operations will be halted.
“During the PNR suspension of operations in Metro Manila, the construction of the NSCR will be expedited by eight months, and save at least P15.18 billion from the project,” the PNR said in a statement on Friday.
“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.
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