My First PNR Trip From Alabang (after a long while)

After a long wait (and numerous reschedulings), the new and improved PNR has reached Alabang. It commenced on April 15, 2010. However, it is not as smooth as we all expect.

First thing, the new station is quite far from any entry point, either from Montillano Street (where the old station is located) or from Molina Street, a small side street beside Alabang Starmall. And there’s no entry/exit point from the mall, which the station is located on its back.

Another thing, there is a discrepancy between the fare when you buy your ticket at the station. From Alabang to Sta. Mesa, it should be PhP15.00 only, whereas on the station, they charge you at Php20.00. The train conductor told us that the fare should be adjusted from the flatrate PhP10.00 to PhP15.00 from Paco to Sta. Mesa, and from PhP15.00 to PhP20.00 from España onwards. I went to Buendia, paying PhP15.00.
Anyway, the new and semi-improved Alabang PNR station is a welcome development to all of us. On the other hand, the PNR management should address their numerous issues quickly.

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Passengers patiently waiting for the train

No ticket booth, no problem (as long as they overcharge the fare.)

There are passengers, but not as many as before.

I don’t know with this one though.

The end of the station. Construction in the area by TransCo.

The train arriving at the new station

Passengers waiting to board the train

The gap between the train and the station.

The train still waiting for passengers

A view of Montillano Street as the train passes it by.