Philippine National Railway
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“Philippine National Railway” It’s role in nation’s mass transportation
2 INTRODUCTION
Transportation has been used since man knew how to walk. As time passed, it grew to not only having one way to travel but a variety of means, from cars to planes, and from highways to railways. A great example of how transportation has grown and adapted through time, can be seen through the Philippine National Railway. “The PNR carries a significant role in the future of our mass transportation system that would, not only carry commuters in Metro Manila but also passengers who would like to travel in the northern and southern parts of Luzon” (PNR, 2013). “The PNR played an important role that shaped our nation to what it is today. It is very rich in history” (PNR, 2013). The PNR could not be what it is today if not for its influential history, from how it began, to its ups and downs, and to what it is today.
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HISTORY
Its started when colonial era is near to end. They established Ferrocarill de Manila-Dagupan by the royal fiat from king of spain named Alfonso. Few months passed after King Alfonso hired a new Inspector of Public Works they submitted a plan for that railway and they call it “ Memorial Sobre El Plan General De Ferrocarriles En La Isla De Luzon”. Earliear they approve it on June 1, 1887 that railway line is from Manila to Dagupan. But there are people argued for it for several reasons, they transfer it to Don Carlos Bertodano. They represent MRRCo or Manila Rail Road Company.
In November 1896, the revolutionary forces overtook and interrupted rail traffic at various point, having the new north line operated for at least four years. After the revolution the Americans wanted to gain power over the Philippines and so they've decided to buy out the Philippines from the Spaniards but this decision caused so
“Philippine National Railway” It’s role in nation’s mass transportation
2 INTRODUCTION
Transportation has been used since man knew how to walk. As time passed, it grew to not only having one way to travel but a variety of means, from cars to planes, and from highways to railways. A great example of how transportation has grown and adapted through time, can be seen through the Philippine National Railway. “The PNR carries a significant role in the future of our mass transportation system that would, not only carry commuters in Metro Manila but also passengers who would like to travel in the northern and southern parts of Luzon” (PNR, 2013). “The PNR played an important role that shaped our nation to what it is today. It is very rich in history” (PNR, 2013). The PNR could not be what it is today if not for its influential history, from how it began, to its ups and downs, and to what it is today.
3.
HISTORY
Its started when colonial era is near to end. They established Ferrocarill de Manila-Dagupan by the royal fiat from king of spain named Alfonso. Few months passed after King Alfonso hired a new Inspector of Public Works they submitted a plan for that railway and they call it “ Memorial Sobre El Plan General De Ferrocarriles En La Isla De Luzon”. Earliear they approve it on June 1, 1887 that railway line is from Manila to Dagupan. But there are people argued for it for several reasons, they transfer it to Don Carlos Bertodano. They represent MRRCo or Manila Rail Road Company.
In November 1896, the revolutionary forces overtook and interrupted rail traffic at various point, having the new north line operated for at least four years. After the revolution the Americans wanted to gain power over the Philippines and so they've decided to buy out the Philippines from the Spaniards but this decision caused so