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Welcome one and all to the 'Philippine Railway Historical Society' blogsite. This site was set up to share photos, historical pieces, comment and virtually anything else pertaining to transportation in the Philippines, with a special emphasis on rail. Occasional we vary from topic, but this is the less serious side of the hobby shining through - cause sometimes, in this miserable and uptight world, we just take ourselves a little too seriously.
Since 1999, the Philippine Railway Historical Society has regularly published items, FOR FREE, of railway interest on our PRHS Website. These include locomotive, rollingstock and transit updates, as well as our occasional magazine, 'Along Da Riles'.
Our interest base has grown over the years with our main Facebook railway group expanding to include groups interested in other Philippine Transport, modelling of Philippine transport and even a group for Philippine railfans interested in overseas railways.
If it sounds interesting, come join in the fun of the oldest, and most diverse, group dedicated to Philippine railways and other transport.
We look forward to meeting you.

If you have a question Philippine railway related, just drop us a line, maybe we can help.
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Saturday, January 19, 2008

MRT Overcrowding!


WHAT OVERCROWDING?

Overcrowding on the rail service along EDSA is currently recieving much discussion, as is ways in which it can be relieved.
Excessive growth of passengers over the years has far exceeded what the MRT can reasonably cope with, especially in peak period times.
Even in 'more quiet' periods of the day these vehicles can be packed to the rafters with locals.
I was recently forced to be crammed into a full train around 12pm, crushed in between about eight beautiful Pinays who seemed to be headed for their lunch break.
Not that this was not a truly enjoyable experience! Hmmmm indeed, perhaps they should leave the overcrowding issues for us derelict old Aussies with an appreciation for the Pinay beauty :-)

Brad

*** Photo: Comes from http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j74/ryucloud/IMG_0381.jpg and was not one of mine, or that of a SIG member.

2 comments:

Ronaldo A. Geron said...

Brad:

Hello. This is Atty. Ronnie Geron.I am just acknowledging your comment on my blogpost regarding electric tricycles.

On the subject of the old Batangas line, the portion covering Lipa City is already the subject of a Contract between the City Government and the PNR. The lots bordering the old line are being sold to the residents. As for the other portions of the line, nothing concrete has been done yet. As soon as I hear something, I will send you information.

Have a nice day. Blessings to you!

Goodbye said...

Ronnie,
Thank you very much for your reply.
Any updates in the future would be very much appreicated.
Thank you for the interesting work you do on your blogsite.

Best wishes
Brad