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City Guide  - Manila  - Rail
Rail

Philippine National Railways (tel: (02) 361 1125 or 287 3062) is the national rail service provider. Service is basic, although the seats are surprisingly comfortable and some coaches are air-conditioned. Manila's main station is Tutuban Station at Claro M Recto Avenue, Tutuban (tel: (02) 287 3062). Facilities are limited, however, the adjacent Tutuban Mall has banks and other facilities.

Rail services: The rail system connects Manila with the city of Legaspi on the Bicol Peninsula in southern Luzon (journey time - 12 hours) and extends north to San Fernando in La Union Province. This is essentially the country's only rail line (although one is planned for the island of Mindanao), a fact that reveals much about Philippine infrastructure.

Transport to the city: Transport to and from the station is also basic, with no metrorail connection.



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