Legazpi Station, situated in Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines, serves as the terminus for the Philippine National Railways' (PNR) South Main Line. This line extends approximately 478 kilometers from Manila to Legazpi, with the segment from Calamba to Legazpi being single-tracked and narrow-gauge.
Opened in November 1914, Legazpi Station was initially part of the Legazpi Division Line connecting Tabaco, Albay, to Iriga, Camarines Sur. The original station building, constructed in 1939, was a pebbled structure. Over the years, the station has experienced numerous periods of service interruptions due to natural disasters, including typhoons and volcanic eruptions, which have caused significant damage to the infrastructure.
The Bicol Commuter service from Naga is set to recommence on February 25th this year following the latest restoration of the track.
An original section of the line between Travesia and Daraga, via Camalig station, was diverted due to lava damage to the section. It also suffered from steep grades.
This is believed to have opened in 1986.
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Above and below.
The front entrance to Legaspi station on Peñaranda St.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Front entrance from the foyer.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Photo: Brad Peadon
Looking north along the two platforms.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Photo: Brad Peadon
Looking northwards from the end of the station platform.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and below.
Looking along the platform from the north end.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Photos: Brad Peadon
Kids partaking in the sport of spider fighting on the station platform.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and below.
The beautiful stonework in the foyer/ticket office area.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Photos: Brad Peadon
Entrance from the main building to the platforms.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Photos: Brad Peadon
Nice solid looking buffer stop.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Photos: Brad Peadon
A rather concerned looking rooster having a bit of a trespass.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Photos: Brad Peadon
Along the north wall of the station building.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Photo: Brad Peadon
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The following three images show a 1940 map of the Legaspi area.
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