Rail transport in the Philippines
- Rail transport in the Philippines
Rail transport in the Philippines is a growing means of transportation for passengers and cargo in the country. Such means of transportation are used typically used for rapid transport within major cites as well as long distance travel.
In Metro Manila, illegal squatters living beside the national railway tracks have for nearly two decades hampered maintenance work and stalled modernization efforts. In some instances, however, they were granted legal rights to occupy the land, and are now being illegally evicted by the government of the Philippines after sale of the railroad system to Chinese businesses.
There are over 900 kilometers of track already built in the country.
Land-based Mass Railway System
*Philippine National Railways (Southrail Line), from Tutuban Mall, Manila to Legazpi City, Albay.
Elevated Rapid Transit Systems (Greater Manila Area)
* Light Rail Transit (LRT-1/Metrorail/Yellow Line), from Monumento, Caloocan City to Baclaran, Parañaque City.
* Light Rail Transit (LRT-2/Megatren/Purple Line), from Santolan, Marikina City to Avenida, Manila.
* Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3/Metrostar/Blue Line), from North Avenue, Quezon City to Taft Avenue, Pasay City.
ee also
*Strong Republic Transit System (SRTS)
*Transportation in the Philippines
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