Howdee, and welcome to the 26th year of the 'Philippine Railway Historical Society', a celebration of a quarter century of existence.
We will be looking back on those 26 years later on in the year, but most of this year will be spent looking back on our massive 2010 visit.
Due to the huge variety of photos taken during the 2010 trip, we will be separating the different subjects into various posts over the next 12 months.
Locomotives - Rollingstock - Infrastructure - Railcars
Also rail employees - railfans - passengers.
If you find an interest in non-railways topics in the Philippines, you are invited to check out our
Here we cover all different topics from around the Philippines and elsewhere, and have the huge 'Jeepney 3000' project still ongoing.
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The Iriga City Railway Station, located in Barangay San Francisco, Iriga City, Camarines Sur, is a key stop on the Philippine National Railways (PNR) Bicol line. It plays an important role in connecting Naga City and Legazpi City, serving both local commuters and travelers in the Bicol region.
Rail services in Iriga began in 1914, originally as part of the Legazpi Division that ran from Tabaco to Iriga via Legazpi. By 1938, the station had become part of the PNR's Main Line South. One of the more notable stories tied to the station is that of Nora Aunor, a beloved Filipino actress and cultural icon, who sold cold water and peanuts at the Iriga station during her youth before rising to fame.
PNR recently resumed operations on the Naga–Legazpi section, and the Iriga station once again serves as a functioning stop for passengers. It is conveniently located near landmarks such as J.P. Rizal Street and the local Ang Dating Daan church, making it an accessible transit point in the city.
For travelers planning to use the line, fare information—such as pricing between Naga and Iriga—is available through the official PNR website or affiliated fare matrix sources. The station continues to be an important part of regional transport in Bicol.
Note that the following photos are now part of history with the station having since been rebuilt into the normal charmless modernity of today.
Station nameboard and kilometres from Tutuban.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Looking southwards along the Iriga City station.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Same direction, but showing the loop and former third track.
Photo: Brad Peadon
North end entrance to the yard.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Memories of the Manila Railroad.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Bicol Commuter timetable and fares in 2010.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Iriga City station ticket office.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and below
Details of awning supports.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Express Freight Office.
Must be quiet given there is no freight service nowadays.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Northwards from the station.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and below
The main Iriga City station building before rebuild.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Mt Asog looms in the background behind Iriga City station.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Southwards from platform.
Photo: Brad Peadon
South end of the main station building.
Iriga would be an interesting subject for modellers of the Philippine National Railways.
Photo: Brad Peadon
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MrX, Nhing, Onyo & Paul Hornby.
Kuya Romeo Caincol Snr (PNR Retired)
Tanggol Lao (PNR), Lawrence Reyes
Philippine National Railways Management & Staff for your ongoing support in all that I do.
wikipedia.org
Philippine Association of Rail Enthusiasts
Our Sister group.
Our Sister group.
Semi-Retired Foamer Travel & Aviation
Love The Philippines (For Those Who Do)
Interested In All Things Philippines? We Have Heaps.
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The Philippine Railway Historical Society was proud to help raise funds for the 'Kid's With Cancer Foundation'. Helping the kids and their families deal with this horrid disease.
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