Bicol Express rates remain discounted

By KRIS BAYOS
Manila Bulletin Online
January 16, 2012, 5:57pm

MANILA, Philippines — Travelers can still enjoy discounted fare rates when opting to ride the Bicol Express line of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) in going to provinces in Southern Luzon.

This as the PNR board has not yet decided on lifting the promotional Bicol Express fare rates that has been charged to passengers since last June. Current fare rates are discounted by 30 percent on a promotional offering.

PNR General Manager Jun Ragrario said reverting to the original fare rates is “still under discussion” at the PNR Board and that “in the meantime, promotional rates will continue.”

At present, patrons of reclining tourist seats are being charged P300 instead of P605 while patrons of sleeper coaches will be charged P500 per berth instead of P950.
Presently, almost 50% discount pala BEx fares.