The Metro South Commuter (MSC) is the commuter service of PNR in the Main Line South from Tutuban to Alabang, Muntinlupa and Calamba City, Laguna.
History[]
The first commuter service on the Main Line South was first operated in April 6, 1970, called as the "Metro Manila Commuter Service", it started at Manila North Harbor with stops at Tutuban, Blumentritt, Santa Mesa, Paco, Culi-Culi (Pasay Road today), Philippine American Embroidery, Sucat, Alabang and ending in Biñan, Laguna.
In November 30, 1972, President Ferdinand Marcos and First Lady Imelda Marcos led the inauguration of the commuter service between Tutuban and San Pedro, Laguna.
The Carmona branch line was opened in 1973 as part of the expansion of the Commuter Service, it was further expanded to Angeles in the Main Line North, Guadalupe, and College.
Commuter trains to Manila North Harbor
In 1990, the Commuter service was improved, during that time, it was called Metro Trak, later renamed to Metro Tren. It was extended to Calamba on April 2, 1990, unlike today, it operates from 6:00 to 9:00 in the morning and 5:00 to 7:00 in the evening
Rolling Stocks[]
- CMC 200 series
- CMC 300 series (demotorized in the 90s)
- CTC
- Ex JR Suhafu 12 & 14 series (Commex and De Luxe) 2001-2030
- Hyundai Rotem DMU (6 sets) 12 DMR, 6 ITR (formerly on Bicol Commuter)
- Kiha 52 (3 sets, 1 operational, also for Mayon Limited Ordinary and Bicol Commuter)
- Kogane 59 (also for Mayon Limited De Luxe, Premiere train to Santa Rosa)
- EMU 202 series
- EMU 203 series
Locomotives[]
- 900 series U14C/U15C - 8 active locomotives (919 under repair)
- 2500 series U10B - 2 active locomotives (2538 as pilot)
- 5000 series U6B - 5 locomotives (5001 , 5002 , 5003 , 5007 and 5009 (5001 used for MSC , 5003 for inspection and 5007 used in Bicol Commuter)
Stations[]
| Line | Station Name | KM Distance | Opening Date | Status | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dagupan line (Main Line North) | Caloocan | 5.8 - 5.6 - 5.2 | March 24, 1891 | 2009 rebuilt station still closed | Northrail (reconstruction halted) |
| Asistio Ave | 4.9 | ||||
| C-3 | 4.1 | ||||
| Solis | 2.2 | ||||
| Tayuman | 1.0 | 1991 | Defunct | ||
| Tutuban | 0.0 | March 24, 1891 | Mall from 1994 | ||
| North Harbor line | North Harbor | 1.?-0 | April 6, 1970 | Defunct | |
| Daguapn line | Tutuban (Executive) | 0.5 | May 1995 | Operational | |
| Antipolo-Montalban line | Blumentritt | 2.7 | December 22, 1905 | Operational | LRT Line 1 |
| Laon-Laan | 3.8 | January 25, 1978 | Operational | ||
| España | 4.5 | ? 1978 | Operational | ||
| Sampaloc | 5.0 | December 22, 1905 | Defunct | ||
| Santa Mesa | 6.5 | December 22, 1905 | Operational | MRT-2 | |
| Manila Belt line | Pandacan | 7.7 | March 25, 1908 | Operational | Santibanez line (defunct) |
| Paco | 9.4 - 9.6 | March 25, 1908 | Operational | Naic line (defunct) | |
| San Andres | 10.4 | March 22, 2010 | Operational | ||
| Vito Cruz | 11.1 | November 24, 1975 | Operational | ||
| Buendia | 12.3 | November 24, 1975 | Operational | ||
| Pasay Road | 13.3 | June 21, 1908 | Operational | Nielson Field line (defunct) | |
| EDSA | 14.4 | ? 1978 | Operational | MRT-3 | |
| Nichols | 16.6 | March 22, 2010 | Operational | ||
| Balagbag | 17.9 | June 21, 1908 | Defunct | ||
| FTI (Arca) | 18.6 | January 18, 1977 | Operational | FTI Branch line (defunct) | |
| Gelmart | 19.6 | 1970 | Defunct | ||
| Bicutan | 21.0 | January 18, 1977 | Operational | AGT Bicutan (future) | |
| Bagumbayan | 22.0 | 1923 | Defunct | ||
| Batisan | 23.2 | Defunct | |||
| Sucat | 25.1 | June 21, 1908 | Operational | ||
| Buli | 26.1 | Defunct | |||
| Alabang | 28.7 - 29.1 | June 21, 1908 | Operational | ||
| Muntinlupa | 32.1 | June 21, 1908 | Suspended | ||
| Tunasan | 33.3 | Defunct | |||
| San Pedro | 35.3 | January 24, 1909 | Operational | Carmona line (defunct) | |
| Pacita MG | 37.6 | November 24, 1975 | Operational | ||
| Golden City 1 | 38.8 | April 3, 1990 | Operational | ||
| Biñan | 39.8 | January 24, 1909 | Operational | ||
| Santa Rosa | 43.8 | January 24, 1909 | Operational | ||
| Cabuyao | 47.4 | January 24, 1909 | Operational | ||
| Mamatid | 53.0 | January 24, 1909 | Operational | Canlubang line | |
| Calamba | 56.2 | January 24, 1909 | Used in the inspection | ||
| Santa Cruz-Pagsanjan line | Pansol | 60.6 | 1939 | Defunct | |
| Los Baños | 64.9 | August 15, 1910 | Closed | ||
| College | 67.1 | August 20, 1923 | Closed |
Former Names[]
- Metro Manila Commuter Service (1972)
- Metro Manila Rail Commuter (1980)
- Metrotrak/Metrotren (1989)
- Commuter Express (2000)
