China’s first EMU exported to the Philippines debuts “energy storage” plus “smart” to define future urban rail transit”.
The 160kph diesel EMU is the first domestic Chinese EMU train to be exported to the Philippines. It has a business seat, a first-class seat, and a second-class seat. The configuration is rich, bringing passengers a brand-new, comfortable, beautiful and exquisite riding experience.
PNR Bicol will consist of a 565-kilometer railway, connecting Metro Manila to the southern Luzon provinces of Sorsogon and Batangas. Once fully operational, it will cut travel time between Metro Manila and Bicol from the current 12 hours by road to as short as 4 hours. Passenger trains will run at a speed of up to 160 kilometers per hour, while freight trains will run at a speed of up to 100 kilometers per hour. During construction, the project is expected to generate more than 5,000 direct jobs per year.
Source: Emerging Philippines