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PNR 8000 class
The PNR 8000 class (also known as the INKA DMUs together with PNR 8100 class) is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train operated by the Philippine National Railways (PNR) since 2019.
PNR signed a contract worth ₱485,312,600.00 (US$9.7 million) with the Indonesian firm Industri Kereta Api (PT INKA) on January 22, 2018, for the purchase of two sets of 3-car DMUs as part of the Reliability and Availability Program. The project was funded from the budget of the then-Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) as allocated in the 2015 General Appropriations Act.
PNR took delivery of the 8000 class trains on December 11, 2019. These were inaugurated at Dela Rosa station on December 16, entering revenue service on the same day. From that date until January 14, 2020, PNR offered free rides on these trainsets between Tutuban and FTI and vice versa, but with 20-passenger limit per station only.
Initially, the trainsets were planned to reach Alabang station, but was delayed due to track obstructions and security problems. A trial run to the Alabang station performed by an 8000 class train was conducted on March 1, 2020, followed by passenger trial runs later that month.
From December 2019 to March 2020, the trains serviced the Metro South Commuter line from Tutuban to FTI stations and vice versa, and since June 1, 2020, the trains now serve operations for the Metro North Commuter (MNC) line from Governor Pascual to Bicutan stations and vice versa. While running from Governor Pascual to Bicutan, the LED screen displays the train going to FTI instead of Bicutan. Occasionally, the trains service the Metro South Commuter line when the Hyundai Rotem DMUs occupy the MNC services.
As of April 2024, 8001 is serving the Calamba–Lucena Inter-Provincial Commuter service, while 8002 is serving the Bicol Commuter Line.
On October 22, 2024, rains brought by Tropical Storm Trami (local name Kristine), registered were recorded as high as 578.9 mm in just one day, causing the PNR Naga railway depot to be flooded, affecting one of PNR 8000 class unit, 8002, along with a 9000 class unit, a KiHa 52 rescue train, KiHa 35 and KiHa 59 series Kogane, PNR 2500 class and a PNR 5000 class. Eventually 8002 was repaired and served the Naga–Sipocot route.
The trains were manufactured by the Indonesian firm Industri Kereta Api, also known as INKA. The 8000 and 8100 DMUs and the 8300 class coaches are all given the designation K3 during their test runs in Indonesia.
PNR 8000 class
The PNR 8000 class (also known as the INKA DMUs together with PNR 8100 class) is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train operated by the Philippine National Railways (PNR) since 2019.
PNR signed a contract worth ₱485,312,600.00 (US$9.7 million) with the Indonesian firm Industri Kereta Api (PT INKA) on January 22, 2018, for the purchase of two sets of 3-car DMUs as part of the Reliability and Availability Program. The project was funded from the budget of the then-Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) as allocated in the 2015 General Appropriations Act.
PNR took delivery of the 8000 class trains on December 11, 2019. These were inaugurated at Dela Rosa station on December 16, entering revenue service on the same day. From that date until January 14, 2020, PNR offered free rides on these trainsets between Tutuban and FTI and vice versa, but with 20-passenger limit per station only.
Initially, the trainsets were planned to reach Alabang station, but was delayed due to track obstructions and security problems. A trial run to the Alabang station performed by an 8000 class train was conducted on March 1, 2020, followed by passenger trial runs later that month.
From December 2019 to March 2020, the trains serviced the Metro South Commuter line from Tutuban to FTI stations and vice versa, and since June 1, 2020, the trains now serve operations for the Metro North Commuter (MNC) line from Governor Pascual to Bicutan stations and vice versa. While running from Governor Pascual to Bicutan, the LED screen displays the train going to FTI instead of Bicutan. Occasionally, the trains service the Metro South Commuter line when the Hyundai Rotem DMUs occupy the MNC services.
As of April 2024, 8001 is serving the Calamba–Lucena Inter-Provincial Commuter service, while 8002 is serving the Bicol Commuter Line.
On October 22, 2024, rains brought by Tropical Storm Trami (local name Kristine), registered were recorded as high as 578.9 mm in just one day, causing the PNR Naga railway depot to be flooded, affecting one of PNR 8000 class unit, 8002, along with a 9000 class unit, a KiHa 52 rescue train, KiHa 35 and KiHa 59 series Kogane, PNR 2500 class and a PNR 5000 class. Eventually 8002 was repaired and served the Naga–Sipocot route.
The trains were manufactured by the Indonesian firm Industri Kereta Api, also known as INKA. The 8000 and 8100 DMUs and the 8300 class coaches are all given the designation K3 during their test runs in Indonesia.
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