A part of the Metro North Commuter (MNC) service, the route extension derives from the PNR management strategy to revive and add more railway lines for better connectivity.

DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade led the blessing of the Governor Pascual platform and the Sangandaan – Governor Pascual Segment, along with DOTr Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John Batan, PNR General Manager Junn Magno, PNR Board Chairman Roberto Lastimoso, National Youth Commission Chairperson Ronald Gian Carlo Cardema, Malabon City Rep. Ricky Sandoval, and Malabon City Vice Mayor Jeannie Sandoval.

“Minadali po namin ito upang maramdaman ng mga taga-Malabon ‘yung matagal nang pinakaaasam-asam na transportasyon ng riles. Ito ho ang regalo ng ating Pangulo sa mga mamamayan ng Malabon,” Secretary Tugade said.

The transportation chief, however, clarified that today’s opening of the extended route is considered a dry run, as more improvements will follow to accommodate the expected increase of passengers in Malabon.

“Sabi ho ni Junn Magno, ‘hihilamusin natin ito sa Enero. Promise ko, sir, pagdating ng mga bagong bagon natin, ‘yang gusgusing bagon na ‘yan, magiging bago ho sa Hunyo.’ Kung darating ang panahon na kinakailangang dagdagan ang mga bagon upang sa ganon, ‘yung mga bumibiyahe ay madadagdagan, gagawin po namin ‘yan,” Secretary Tugade added.

Train fare from Governor Pascual to FTI station is at PhP25 for air-conditioned coaches, and PhP20 for non-air conditioned units. The route duration spans 58 minutes.

“Buksan natin, subukan natin. I-open na po natin ang service dito sa Malabon. Layunin po natin dito, sana maibsan ang hirap ng ating mga kababayan sa CAMANAVA (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela) para makarating po sila sa kanilang mga trabaho,” GM Magno said.

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