2010: SPOTLIGHT ON ESPANA STATION

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Espana station was a station in Metro Manila, located between Laon Laan and Santa Mesa on the former section of southern line between Tutuban and Calamba.

It was recently closed, along with the section of railway, to make way for the construction of a new elevated line. 

Opened: 1977

Closed: 2024

Cab of DMR-02 at Espana station.

Photo: Brad Peadon

DMR-10 ITR-05 DMR-09 on Alabang service.

Photo: Brad Peadon

'Philippine Railway Historical Society' 2010 Railfan Day stops over at Espana station.

Sadly, our friend Jun Sanchez (far left) has since passed away.

Photo: Brad Peadon

DMR-09 ITR-05 DMR-10 departing Espana on Alabang service.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Morning peak hour at Espana station.

Photo: Brad Peadon

The late Jun Sanchez photographing a train departing Espana.

Photo: Brad Peadon

DMR-02 ITR-01 DMR-01 arrive with another Alabang service in beautiful morning sunlight.

Photo: Brad Peadon

DMR-02 ITR-01 DMR-01 departing for Alabang service, while single line working means DMR-07 ITR-04 DMR-08 have to wait access to the southbound platform.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Railfans on Espana station before security guards became unrelenting narks.

Photo: Brad Peadon

About to depart Espana for Blumentritt.

Photo: Brad Peadon

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Thank You

Wikipedia

Philippine National Railways

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Further Reading

Espana On Streetscape Before Elevated Road.
Look behind To See Construction Approaching.

Espana Boulevarde 

Love The Philippines

Philippine Railway Historical Society Website

Sucat Railway Station

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DUMARAO STATION - PANAY RAILWAY SERIES PT8

 

It has been some time since the last installment in this series. I do apologise for that, but wanted to cover Mark's northern adventure as it was more timely.
Anyway, this part of our adventure had seen us farewell Kuya Ed at Passi City. From there we had to go it alone, without the huge benefit of Ed's local knowledge.

This meant that we missed a lot, but also meant I still had more reason to return to Panay. :-)

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Damarao is considered a second class municipality, consisting of 33 barangays, in the province of Capiz (Panay Island). The last census, some six years ago in 2015, showed an population of 46,157 people.

Looking at the statistics over the years, this population number would have well exceeded 60,000 by now.  

Dumarao was founded in 1580.
The railway opened in 1907, following construction that had started at both the Iloilo and Roxas ends.
It is interesting to note that the two met on the border of Dumarao and Passi City, at a location later known as 'Summit'.

Passenger operations ceased in 1985, with freight following in 1989.
Every couple of years the idea of rebuilding the line is raised, along with silly suggestions of a hybrid truck roadway along the formation, but nothing has yet eventuated.

Above: Looking towards Roxas City from the former level crossing near Dumarao station.

Above and below.

Dumarao station building, taken from level crossing and looking towards Iloilo City.

Above: Dumarao station from the Iloilo end.

Below: They would be quackers not to rebuild the railway.

Panay Railway passenger rates as of December 15th 1949.
Iloilo City to Dumarao being a massive P2.55 in second class and P1.55 in third.
Courtesy of: Turag Soy 

The PRHS maintains the above group dedicated to the history, and future, of the Panay Railways (including the various industrial operations).

If you would like to join in, perhaps share some memories, photos, news, or anything else related to the railways 

on Panay, please JOIN US HERE. 

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PANAY PT7 - PASSI CITY

 

Passi City was last port of call one my day 

out with Kuya Ed.
Passi, founded in 1766, and with a population of 80,544 in 2015, is a fascinating location and still retains much of railway interest.

Passi City was also the most major location between the two railway termini 

Coming from the Iloilo direction, it is very hard to miss the historic railway bridge over the Jalaur River, apparently also known as the 'Watanabe Terror Bridge'.

The bridge was saved from removal due to it's historic value, being the site where Japanese executed Philippine guerrillas during WW2.

The Jalaur River bridge builders plate has thankfully been saved. 1908 making it around 113 years old.

Kuya Ed told me that this was the dispatchers office and that there is (was?) a roundhouse underneath.
Sadly, it is all taken over as residences, so close inspection is problematic at best.

The station itself was in use as a school of sorts.

Though I read a recent report about the town wanting to restore the derelict station. A photo with the story appeared to show the roof being totally gone.

Any more recent updates would be greatly welcome.

Following a wonderful morning of exploration, we all went for some lunch before bidding farewell to my friend Kuya Ed.

Midway Fresh Market and Restaurant.

Little did I know that this would be the last time :-(

We carried on alone for the rest of the trip to Roxas City. Other locations will be covered in this series, though much was missed without Ed's guidance.

Kuya Eduard Labadia wrote a bit of an article about 
Passi City here.

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Other Parts In The Series:

Panay Part 1 - Panay Railway Intro

Panay Part 2 - NAIA To Iloilo

Panay Part 3 - Iloilo Jeepneys & Shipping

Panay Part 4 - Lapaz Station / PR HQ

Panay Part 5 - New Lucena Station

Panay Part 6 - Pototan Station

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