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Railway station in Albay, Philippines
Polangui
General information
LocationPolangui
Coordinates13°17′24″N 123°29′31″E / 13.28997°N 123.49194°E / 13.28997; 123.49194
Owned byPhilippine National Railways
Operated byPhilippine National Railways
Line(s)  South Main Line
PlatformsSide platform
Tracks1, plus 1 siding track
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
AccessibleYes
History
OpenedNovember 1914 (1914-11)
Rebuilt2015
Services
Preceding station PNR Following station
Matacontowards Tagkawayan Bicol Commuter Oastowards Legazpi
Irigatowards Tutuban Bicol Express Ligaotowards Legazpi

Polangui station is a railway station located on the South Main Line in Albay, Philippines. It is still used for the Bicol Commuter.

History

Polangui was opened in November 1914 as part of the Legazpi Division Line.

After years of neglect PNR Polangui station Last Repair works were done in 2014 , when PNR was given Php1.7B for Manila-Bicol line rehab. The station building was reconstructed and reopened on September 18, 2015. for the Bicol Commuter services. Since then the station has deteriorated and fallen to disrepair.

The PNR Polangui Station in Albay stands as a vital link in the regional transportation network. However, Due to Budget constraints the project in 2019 to repair the station was deferred. With time, the station has deteriorated significantly, necessitating an exhaustive reconstruction effort.

References

  1. "PNR gets Php1.7B for Manila-Bicol line rehabilitation; train service expected next year". philippinestoday.net.
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