Travesia Railway Station is located in Barangay Travesia, within the municipality of Guinobatan in Albay, part of the Bicol Region in the Philippines. It sits along the Philippine National Railways (PNR) South Main Line and serves as an important transportation hub for the local area. The station plays a key role in the region’s commuter rail network, particularly along the Naga–Legazpi route.
The station was originally established in 1981 to replace the older Guinobatan station, following a realignment of the railway line intended to avoid the steep grades near Camalig. It officially began operations on February 23, 1986. Over the years, Travesia Station has seen several developments, including major renovations in 2015 funded by a ₱1.7 billion government allocation aimed at rehabilitating the Manila–Bicol railway line.
Structurally, Travesia Station is an at-grade facility with a side platform. It features one main track and a siding track, and it continues to be operated by the Philippine National Railways. In terms of services, it is integrated into the Naga–Legazpi commuter line, offering an affordable and practical means of travel for locals.
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Above and six below.
The Travesia Bridge that spans the San Francisco River was under repair when we visited.
At the time, the Bicol Commuter Train only got as far south as Ligao, a little further to the north.
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Looking towards Travesia station from the AH26 highway crossing. The highway crossed the railway between the station and the bridge in the shots above.
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Looking towards the Travesia bridge from the AH26 highway crossing. This is looking southwards towards Legaspi.
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Looking along the Travesia station platform before the moderization of the place in 2015.
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Legaspi end of the Travesia passing loop with the highway crossing not far beyond.
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Travesia station passing loop.
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Above and below.
The join was looking a wee bit questionable, but was of course fixed before operations were to begin again.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and two below.
Travesia station passing loop.
Photo: Brad Peadon
The AH26 highway crossing had been tarred over at the time of our visit. Obviously it has since been restored.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and five below.
Detail shots of the now replaced Travesia station.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Looking along the platform in the Manila direction.
The rebuilt station contains nothing for the original structures.
Photo: Brad Peadon
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