DECEMBER 16TH 2019

BLESSING AND INAUGERAL RUN OF NEW DMU.

  Another 'Philippine National Railways' milestone today, with a ceremony at Pasay Road station to bless the new PT INKA railcars and send them on their inaugural run.
In attendance were DOTr Secretary Art Tugade and
PNR General Manager Junn Magno.
Again, I thanks PNR and the DOTr for allowing the 'Philippine Railway Historical Society' to cover this very important event. Huge thanks also to our roving reporter 'Mark Chua (PRHS)' who has generously supplied us with all the photos below.

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(Brad Peadon)

Mark with Michael Cacho (PNR) at Pasay Road.

5009 brings in a couple of 'Bicol Express' car to go on display.
The 'Bicol Express' is planned to make a triumphant return in 2020.

Kogane makes an appearance.

Bicol Express carriages on display.

The star of the show arrives at Pasay Road station.
New PT INKA DMU TS1.

PNR General Manager Junn Magno whos endless hard work has lead PNR back from the wilderness, and now destined to be back in it's rightful place as the Philippines main transport operator.
Maraming Salamat Sir Junn.

DOTr Secretary Art Tugade.

Sir Junn Magno (PNR GM) with DOTr Usec Anneli Yontoc, Asec Giovanni Lopez

and Usec Garry  De Guzman.

The Blessing Of The New DMU.

Sir Junn chatting with Mr Tugade (DOTr) prior to the inaugural run.

The official train departed at 10:30 and arrived at Tutuban 11:06.

The Arrival At Tutuban.

DOTRr Secretary Art Tugade talks to the media.

Ruffy Biazon (Congressman of Muntinlupa)

Gen Roberto Lastimoso (PNR Chairman Of The Board)  gives the closing remarks.

Congratulations to PNR - The Future Is Bright.

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In a closing note, I was happy to hear that the local media wished to interview Mark about the occasion and the 'Philippine Railway Historical Society'.
Thanks to the efforts of those like Mark, our wonderful hobby is truly getting out there.
Maraming salamat mate.

DMU Unveiling

  December 11th was a historic day for the 'Philippine National Railways' with the official unveiling ceremony of their new, Indonesian built, DMU sets.

  These lovely new trains were manufactured by PT Industri Kereta Api (Persero) [PT INKA Persero] and had arrived in Manila Port on December 9th. While one set had already been taken to Tutuban (see here), this set remained at the port to take part in the ceremony.

  Amongst the guests were DoTr Secretary Art Tugade, PNR General Manager Junn Magno, Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines Dr Sinyo Harry Sarubdang and Under Secretary for Rails Timothy John Batan.

The day was much enjoyed and gave a glimpse into the future of our beloved 'Philippine National Railways'.

  On behalf of the 'Philippine Railway Historical Society' I would like to thank the 'Philippine National Railways' GM Junn Magno & Atty Lauta, DOTr and PT INKA, for permitting our group to be part of important event.
  A huge thank you to our roving reporter, Mark Chua, who represented the PRHS.
  

  The future of PNR is bright - lets all support them on this great journey.

Brad Peadon - PRHS

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Roving Reporter - Mark Chua

Mark Chua (PRHS) meets Under Secretary for Rails Timothy John Batan.

PNR General manager Junn Magno talks to reporters.

PNR GM Junn Magno with Mark Chua (on left).

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DOUBLE DECKER SURPRISE

Can You Help?

A couple of days ago, PRHS Moderator Reynante came across this at a petrol station along the SLEX at Binan (Laguna). For the very geographically challenged, this is just to the south of Metro Manila.

Over the years, I have heard the occasional rumour of at least two old Manila Leyland Atlanteans possibly existing, neither of which have ever been confirmed.
  This one does look significantly different to the Atlanteans I have seen in photos and looks like it may have had significant bodywork at some stage.

Can anyone identify the bus, the maker and know of it's history or future.

Rey mentions that there does seem to be work getting done to it.

Please email us if you can help.

The above photos were taken by, and remain the property of, Reynante Bulaon.
Photo used with permission.
Thank you for sharing this terrific find.

Bus is currently located HERE in Binan.
Ironically, I went past this place just a few months ago.

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Original Manila Leyland Double Decks.
Bus photos taken by John Ward.

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There is far too much news going on in Manila at this time.