PNR unveils new train sets with increased capacity

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Railways (PNR) officially unveiled on Wednesday its newest train sets that are expected to increase the railway’s capacity.
The train sets were unveiled in a ceremony at the Manila Harbour Center, attended by Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade and other officials.
The PNR said its latest train sets consist of three locomotive and 15 passenger coaches with a passenger capacity of 1,250 per set per train.
The train sets have a maximum design speed of 120 kilometers per hour and feature a water wading capacity of 18 inches.
The PNR said these trains are part of the management’s strategy of re-fleeting in 2018.
The delivery of the train sets completes the 37 cars and 3 locomotives procured in 2018, it added.