North–South Commuter Railway

North–South Commuter Railway
Construction of the railway in Balagtas, Bulacan
Overview
StatusUnder construction (Valenzuela to Clark and Solis to Calamba sections)
Construction pending and pre-construction activities (Tutuban to Valenzuela section)
OwnerDepartment of Transportation
Locale
Termini
Continues fromPNR Metro Commuter Line (Solis to Calamba only)
Stations36
Websitehttps://nscr.com.ph
Service
Type
SystemPhilippine National Railways
Services4
Operator(s)Philippine National Railways
Depot(s)Malanday
Mabalacat
Banlic
Rolling stockVarious, see rolling stock
History
CommencedFebruary 15, 2019 (2019-02-15)
Planned opening2027 (partial)
2029 (full)
Technical
Line length147 km (91 mi)
Number of tracksDouble
CharacterElevated
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Loading gauge4,150 mm × 3,000 mm (13 ft 7 in × 9 ft 10 in)
Minimum radiusMainline: 260–400 m (850–1,310 ft)
Depot: 92–100 m (302–328 ft)
Electrification1,500 V DC overhead lines
Operating speed
  • Commuter:
  • 120 km/h (75 mph)
  • Airport Express:
  • 160 km/h (100 mph)
SignallingHitachi Rail STS/Alstom Atlas 200 ETCS-2
Highest elevation130 m (430 ft) at Clark International Airport station
Maximum incline25
Average inter-station distance4.11 km (2.55 mi)
Route map

New Clark City
E1 Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway
Mabalacat Depot
Quitangil River
E1 Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway
Clark International Airport
E1 Clark Spur Road
Clark
Abacan River
Angeles
Sindalan Creek
San Fernando
San Fernando River
Apalit
Calumpit
Malolos
Malolos South
Guiguinto
Guiguinto River
Balagtas
Santol River
Bocaue River
Bocaue
Tabing-Ilog
Igulot River
Marilao
Marilao River
Meycauayan
Meycauayan River
Valenzuela Depot
Valenzuela Polo
Malabon
Caloocan
E5 NLEX Harbor Link
Solis
Tutuban
Blumentritt
Estero de Sampaloc
España
Santa Mesa
Paco
Buendia
Estero de Tripa de Gallina
EDSA
Makati
 
Estero de Tripa de Gallina
 
Taguig
NAIA Terminal 3 - East Valenzuela
 
Senate-DepEd
 MMS 
FTI
 MMS 
Bicutan
 MMS 
Sucat
Sucat River
Alabang
Bayanan Creek
Poblacion River
Muntinlupa
Magdaong River
Tunasan River
San Isidro River
San Pedro
Pacita Main Gate
Biñan
Biñan River
Silang-Sta. Rosa River
Santa Rosa
Cabuyao River
Cabuyao
Gulod
Cabuyao River
Mamatid
Banlic
Banlic Depot
Calamba

The North–South Commuter Railway (Filipino: Daambakal Pangmananakay na Pahilaga–Timog; NSCR), also known as the Clark–Calamba Railway, is a 147-kilometer (91-mile) commuter rail system under construction on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Running from New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac, to Calamba, Laguna, with 36 stations and four services, the railway is designed to improve connectivity within the Greater Manila Area and will be integrated with the railway network in the region.

Originally planned in the 1990s, the railway project has had a tumultuous history, being repeatedly halted and restarted for various reasons. The first proposals were the 32-kilometer (20-mile) "Manila–Clark rapid railway" with Spain in the 1990s, alongside the "Manila–Calabarzon Express". During the 2000s, the Northrail project with China was initiated but discontinued in 2011 due to allegations of overpricing. The railway's current incarnation began development in 2013. The project's initial phase was approved in 2015, and construction began in 2019.

Expected to cost ₱873.62 billion, the line is the most expensive railway transportation project in the country. The entire system is expected to be completed by 2031.