This is a continuation from the first part previously published last April 16, 2019 (see link ).
The Golden Years of Philippine Railways (1950s, 1960s and 1970s)
The Golden Years of Philippine Railways (1950s, 1960s and 1970s)
By 1950s, the MRR fleet of trains shifted from steam engines to diesel powered engines. Later on, the company was given charter under Republic Act 4156, creation of the modern-day Philippine National Railways (PNR).
The Light Railways of the 1980s
During the Marcos
regime, President Marcos would be credited for the establishment of Manila
Light Railway Transit Sytem Line 1 or “LRT 1” for most of those living in Metro
Manila which starts from Monumento Station, Caloocan City to Baclaran Station
in Pasay City. The Central Terminal to
Baclaran route was inaugurated in 1st of December 1984 and an
extension connecting from Central Terminal to Carriedo Station going to
Monumento Station was formally opened on 12th of May 1985.