Riding the remnants of the Philippines South Main Line

The Philippine National Railways (PNR) South Main Line originally traversed South Luzon from Manila to Legazpi. The line was approximately 500 km in length, but the system has been reduced to two fragmented sections. The current lines are used as commuter services and are not useful for tourism. If you are a train enthusiast who wants to take the train in the Philippines, then here is how to ride the remnants of the PNR South Main Line. PNR South Main Line map This is the official PNR route map. This map is outdated, so I have made a map of the current PNR rail lines. [View map of current PNR rail lines.] Train routes and schedules Two routes were operating when I visited in April 2026: – Calamba-Lucena – Lupi Viejo-Naga The Naga-Legazpi line was still being repaired after being damaged during a typhoon in 2025. I have a Philippines train travel guide which includes updates on when the Naga-Legazpi section will reopen. PNR announces train schedules every day on Facebook and X. The…