By Alec Go
A Philippine National Railways (PNR) train that went off the rails in Makati earlier this week is back on track as of 8:20 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, the PNR said.
The train derailment took place past the Don Bosco crossing on Tuesday, April 18.
Track restoration and safety assessment were conducted starting April 20 midnight until dawn, while test runs were set among rail lines to ensure their safety.
These will be followed by line safety clearance.
“Ang best case scenario ay mapapanumbalik natin sa normal at fully operational ang PNR bukas [April 21],” PNR General Manager Jeremy Regino said.
“Prayoridad ng PNR ang kaligtasan ng lahat ng pasahero at crew nito,” he added.
The PNR will issue a new schedule for trips from Gov. Pascual to Tutuban, and from Tutuban to Calamba. – cf
