PNR extends operating hours due to holiday rush

The Philippine National Railways (PNR) has extended its operating hours in Metro Manila routes in anticipation of the holiday rush.

In the extended operating hours, the first train leaves Tutuban at 4:11 a.m., while the last train leaves Tutuban at 9:16 p.m.

The PNR also included the following additional train trips:

• Tutuban to San Pedro — 8:16 p.m.
• San Pedro to Tutuban — 4:50 a.m.
• Sucat to Tutuban — 5:01 a.m.

According to the PNR, it has daily trips of around 44 to 50, and increased this to 55 to 60 due to the extended operating hours.

It also recorded a 17% increase in ridership boarding in Tutuban station during the holiday season in 2019. — Richa Noriega/RSJ, GMA Integrated News