The Philippine National Railways (PNR) has resumed its train service between Naga City, Camarines Sur and Legazpi City, Albay on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

The first train left Legazpi Station at 4:49 a.m. while the return trip from Naga to Legazpi is scheduled for 5:50 p.m.

In a press release, PNR General Manager Deovanni Miranda said, for now, only two trips are available as the railway company works on repairing another train set to expand services.

“Lubos po akong nagpapasalamat sa mainit na pagtanggap ng mga Bicolano sa muling pagbabalik ng serbisyo ng PNR sa Legazpi to Naga,” he said.

“Makakaasa po ang ating mga mananakay na sa mga susunod na buwan ay magdadagdag pa po tayo ng oras ng biyahe sa rutang ito, para makapagbigay pa ng mas mabilis, ligtas, at abot-kayang pampublikong transportasyon,” he added.

The train stops at the stations in:

  • Legazpi City,
  • Daraga,
  • Travesia,
  • Ligao City,
  • Polangui,
  • Iriga City,
  • Pili; and,
  • Naga City.

Meanwhile, flag stops are in:

  • Kapantawan,
  • Washington Drive,
  • Bagtang,
  • Oas,
  • Matacon,
  • Bato,
  • Lourdes (Old); and,
  • Baao.

Fares range from P20 to P155 for regular passengers, while students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) with valid IDs can avail of discounted fares starting at P12 to P124.

PNR said it is a cheaper and faster alternative to buses and vans. The train covers 100 kilometers in just over three hours.

Miranda urged passengers to cooperate and follow safety rules to ensure smooth and secure travel.

PNR reopened the Naga-Legazpi route on December 27, 2023, six years after it was suspended due to a shortage of trains and locomotives. However, operations were halted again on November 7, 2024, after train sets and tracks were damaged by Tropical Storm Kristine.

PNR earlier reopened the Naga-Legazpi route on December 27, 2023, six years after it was suspended because of lack of train coaches and locomotives at the time.

However, operations were again halted on November 7, 2024, after tracks were damaged by Severe Tropical Storm #KristinePH.