The NSCR (North-South Commuter Railway) is the biggest railway project in Philippine history. And once it’s fully up and running, it’s set to connect Clark International Airport in Pampanga all the way down to Calamba, Laguna.
That means a whole lot of places, people, and daily commutes could look very different in the years ahead.
In this guide, we’ll go through the complete NSCR stations list in order, from north to south, including where each station is located, the latest construction progress, and the expected completion timeline for each section.
What is the North-South Commuter Railway?
The North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) is a major railway project connecting Central Luzon, Metro Manila, and Southern Luzon. Stretching approximately 147.26 kilometers with 35 stations, it will link Clark in Pampanga to Calamba in Laguna. The modern commuter system aims to provide faster, more reliable transportation and reduce dependence on road travel.
NSCR Stations List in Order from Clark Airport to Calamba
Below is the planned 35-station NSCR list in north-to-south order, beginning in the Clark area and ending at Calamba.
| No. | NSCR Station | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clark International Airport | Pampanga |
| 2 | Clark | Pampanga |
| 3 | Angeles | Pampanga |
| 4 | San Fernando | Pampanga |
| 5 | Apalit | Pampanga |
| 6 | Calumpit | Bulacan |
| 7 | Malolos | Bulacan |
| 8 | Guiguinto | Bulacan |
| 9 | Balagtas | Bulacan |
| 10 | Bocaue | Bulacan |
| 11 | Marilao | Bulacan |
| 12 | Meycauayan | Bulacan |
| 13 | West Valenzuela | Metro Manila |
| 14 | Caloocan | Metro Manila |
| 15 | Solis | Manila |
| 16 | Tutuban | Manila |
| 17 | Blumentritt | Manila |
| 18 | España | Manila |
| 19 | Santa Mesa | Manila |
| 20 | Paco | Manila |
| 21 | Buendia | Metro Manila |
| 22 | EDSA | Metro Manila |
| 23 | Senate-DepEd | Metro Manila |
| 24 | FTI | Metro Manila |
| 25 | Bicutan | Metro Manila |
| 26 | Sucat | Metro Manila |
| 27 | Alabang | Metro Manila |
| 28 | Muntinlupa | Metro Manila |
| 29 | San Pedro | Laguna |
| 30 | Pacita | Laguna |
| 31 | Biñan | Laguna |
| 32 | Santa Rosa | Laguna |
| 33 | Cabuyao | Laguna |
| 34 | Banlic | Laguna |
| 35 | Calamba | Laguna |
The NSCR is currently planned as a 35-station railway connecting Clark to Calamba—and yes, that’s a lot of stations to keep track of! But since station names and project details can still change while construction is underway, it’s always smart to check the latest official announcements before planning an actual trip.
NSCR Stations 1–15: (North Line) Clark International Airport to Solis
1. Clark International Airport
The Clark International Airport station is set to bring train service right to the airport (CRK) and the wider Clark area. As one of the key stops in the northern part of the NSCR, it will help create a more convenient rail connection between the airport, Central Luzon, and Metro Manila.
2. Clark
The Clark station will serve the growing Clark area in Pampanga, putting passengers closer to its expanding business and commercial districts. With major developments such as Clark Global City and New Clark City nearby, the station is expected to play an important role in supporting Clark’s rise as a major economic center north of Metro Manila.
3. Angeles
The Angeles station will serve commuters in Angeles City, a lively urban center in Pampanga known for its food scene, entertainment districts, and historic sites. The stop will make it easier for residents and visitors to move around the area while offering a rail connection for trips toward Clark and other parts of Luzon.
4. San Fernando
San Fernando is one of Pampanga’s major urban centers, so its NSCR station will be an important stop for the surrounding communities. The city is famously known as the Christmas Capital of the Philippines, but there’s more to it than giant parols. It’s also home to shopping malls, hospitals, universities, businesses, and residential neighborhoods.
5. Apalit
Apalit sits near the Pampanga-Bulacan boundary and will become part of the wider NSCR network. This first-class municipality is an emerging hub, known for its close-knit community and strong local traditions. One of its landmarks is St. Peter Parish, admired for its beautiful cathedral and its importance to the town’s devoted people and heritage.
6. Calumpit
Calumpit is one of the Bulacan stations on the northern section of the NSCR, and its railway story goes back much further. The town was also served by the old rail line, making its return to the railway network feel like a bit of history coming full circle. Today, its strategic location continues to make it a valuable transport link between Bulacan, Pampanga, and Metro Manila.
7. Malolos
From Calumpit, the NSCR continues toward Malolos, the provincial capital of Bulacan and one of the most important stops on this northern stretch. Malolos is also rich in history, serving as a major center during the Philippine Revolution. The Malolos-Clark segment spans about 51.2 kilometers, forming a significant part of the railway’s northern expansion.
8. Guiguinto
Next up is Guiguinto Station, serving one of Bulacan’s growing municipalities. Guiguinto is known for its furniture-making industry and its strategic location along major routes connecting different parts of the province. With an NSCR station in the area, residents and workers could have a more convenient way to travel toward Malolos, Metro Manila, and other communities along the railway corridor.
9. Balagtas
Balagtas is another Bulacan stop on the route toward Bocaue and the Metro Manila area, but this municipality has a special connection to Philippine literature. It was named after Francisco Balagtas, one of the country’s most celebrated poets and the author of Florante at Laura. The NSCR station adds a modern chapter to this culturally significant town.
10. Bocaue
From Balagtas, the NSCR continues to Bocaue, a municipality best known for its deep religious traditions and the famous Bocaue River Festival, also called the Pagoda Festival. Bocaue is also a busy residential and commercial area with strong road connections toward Metro Manila.
11. Marilao
Next is Marilao Station, serving one of the most urbanized and rapidly developing areas of Bulacan. Marilao is home to major shopping destinations, residential communities, businesses, and industrial areas, making it a busy part of the province. With an NSCR station here, commuters will have another rail option for reaching Bocaue, Metro Manila, and nearby areas.
12. Meycauayan
Continuing south, Meycauayan Station will serve Meycauayan City, one of Bulacan’s major commercial and industrial centers. The city has long been known for its jewelry-making tradition, alongside its growing manufacturing and business communities. Its NSCR station will be particularly valuable for workers and residents traveling between Bulacan and Metro Manila, adding another rail connection to this busy urban area.
13. West Valenzuela
West Valenzuela Station marks an important shift in the NSCR journey: this is where the route moves from Bulacan into Metro Manila. Valenzuela serves as a gateway to the capital from the north, with busy residential, commercial, and industrial areas. The area is also associated with a major NSCR railway depot, adding operational importance beyond passenger service.
14. Caloocan
Next comes Caloocan Station, serving one of Metro Manila’s most historic cities. Caloocan played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution, including the first major battle of the uprising in 1896. Today, the city is a busy urban center, and its NSCR station will provide another important rail connection for commuters traveling through the northern part of the capital.
15. Solis
Solis Station brings the NSCR into Tondo, one of Manila’s most historic and densely populated districts. Known for its lively streets, markets, businesses, and close-knit communities, Tondo is a place where a convenient rail connection can make a real difference.
NSCR Stations 16–35: (South Line) Tutuban to Calamba
16. Tutuban
Tutuban is one of Manila’s most recognizable railway locations, with a history deeply tied to the country’s rail network. The station area is closely associated with the former PNR railway corridor and the NSCR’s Manila connection. It also sits beside the famous Divisoria market, making Tutuban especially important for shoppers, workers, and commuters. With connections toward LRT-2 and other transport routes, it is positioned to become a major interchange between the northern and southern parts of the railway system.
17. Blumentritt
Blumentritt Station is another important stop in Manila, serving the busy Blumentritt area and its surrounding communities. The location is already a familiar transport point, with connections to the existing PNR railway line and LRT-1. Its position near a lively commercial district makes the station particularly useful for commuters, workers, shoppers, and residents traveling across the city.
18. España
España Station will serve one of Manila’s busiest academic and medical areas, particularly the communities around España Boulevard. The location is closely associated with the University of Santo Tomas (UST), nearby schools, hospitals, and countless students and workers who pass through the area every day. The station could make daily trips to this university belt much more convenient.
19. Santa Mesa
Santa Mesa Station will serve one of Manila’s busy residential and educational districts, where universities, businesses, and established communities come together. Its planned connection with LRT-2 could make it an especially useful transfer point within the city’s growing rail network.
20. Paco
Paco Station will serve the historic Paco district, placing the NSCR within reach of landmarks such as Paco Park as well as the area’s busy markets and established neighborhoods. More than just a stop in Manila, it will form part of the southbound route toward Makati, Pasay, Parañaque, Taguig, and other communities across southern Metro Manila.
21. Buendia
Buendia Station will bring the NSCR into the Makati area, serving the busy Gil Puyat, also known as Buendia, area. This part of the city is surrounded by offices, shopping centers, restaurants, and commercial establishments, making the station especially relevant to daily commuters. It will provide another rail option for people traveling into Makati’s bustling business district.
22. EDSA
EDSA Station will be an important transfer point in the NSCR network, connecting passengers with MRT-3 and the busy EDSA area. With major shopping centers, offices, hotels, and transport links nearby, the station sits in one of Metro Manila’s busiest urban zones. For daily commuters, it could make switching between rail lines much easier.
23. Senate-DepEd
Senate-DepEd Station will serve an important government district in Pasay City, located near the Senate of the Philippines and the Department of Education complex. Beyond government employees and visitors, the station could also benefit nearby residents, businesses, and travelers heading through this part of the city
24. FTI
Here comes FTI Station in Taguig, tucked into an area that has seen plenty of change over the years. The station will serve the communities around the former Food Terminal Inc. complex and is planned as an underground stop built using the cut-and-cover method. It’s another sign of how Taguig’s transport landscape is getting a serious upgrade.
25. Bicutan
Bicutan Station will serve as a major rail stop in southern Metro Manila, linking communities in Parañaque and Taguig. The area is already a busy residential and commercial hub, with SM City Bicutan, schools, businesses, and major roads nearby.
26. Sucat
Sucat Station will serve the busy Sucat area of Parañaque, placing rail access close to established residential communities and the SM Sucat commercial zone. This location is also a well-known gateway toward the Parañaque and Las Piñas areas, with major roads, schools, businesses, and everyday services nearby. The station could make cross-city trips much easier for local residents and workers.
27. Alabang
Alabang Station will serve one of the biggest commercial and business centers in southern Metro Manila. The area is home to Filinvest City, major offices, shopping malls, hospitals, hotels, and established residential communities and executive villages.
28. Muntinlupa
Muntinlupa Station will serve the southern part of Muntinlupa City, bringing the NSCR closer to residents and local commercial areas. This city is also home to Lake Laguna de Bay’s western shoreline, the New Bilibid Prison complex, and major business and lifestyle destinations.
29. San Pedro
Crossing into Laguna, San Pedro Station will be the first major stop in the province after leaving Metro Manila. San Pedro has grown into a busy suburban community, with plenty of homes, businesses, schools, and daily commuters heading toward the capital. The station could make that north-south trip considerably more convenient for people living and working in the area.
30. Pacita
Pacita Station will serve the sprawling Pacita Complex in San Pedro, Laguna, putting the North-South Commuter Railway within easy reach of one of the area’s busiest residential and commercial communities. Likewise, Pacita Commercial Center is a familiar destination for shopping, dining, and everyday errands.
31. Biñan
Biñan Station will serve the City of Biñan, a thriving part of Laguna known for its mix of industry, commerce, and residential communities. The city also has an interesting place in Philippine history: it was the birthplace of Gregoria de Jesús, wife of revolutionary leader Andrés Bonifacio. Today, Biñan is also home to major industrial zones and emerging business centers.
32. Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa Station brings the new trains into one of Laguna’s liveliest and fastest-growing cities. Often called the “Theme Park Capital of the Philippines,” Santa Rosa is home to Enchanted Kingdom, but there’s much more happening here than roller coasters and weekend fun. The city is also a major industrial and business center, with large economic zones, shopping destinations, universities, and residential developments. With the station serving this busy area, Santa Rosa could become an important rail stop for both workers and leisure travelers.
33. Cabuyao
Cabuyao Station will serve one of Laguna’s major industrial centers, where factories, warehouses, businesses, and residential communities have grown alongside the city. Cabuyao is part of the province’s busy manufacturing belt and is home to several economic zones that support thousands of jobs. Beyond industry, the city is also known for its lakeside communities along Laguna de Bay, giving this stop a mix of work, commerce, and local life.
34. Banlic
Banlic is also known for its connection to Cabuyao’s agricultural and manufacturing landscape, where residential areas sit alongside workplaces and local businesses. The station could be especially useful for people who live near the southern side of Cabuyao but work elsewhere in the province.
35. Calamba
And finally, the NSCR reaches Calamba Station, the southern terminus of the line and a fitting place to end the journey. Calamba is famously known as the birthplace of national hero José Rizal, with his ancestral home preserved as a historic landmark. The city also serves as a gateway to Laguna’s well-known hot spring resorts, while its location near Mount Makiling and Laguna de Bay gives it plenty of natural appeal.
NSCR Stations by Province and Region
The 35-station system can also be grouped geographically:
| Area | NSCR Stations |
|---|---|
| Pampanga | 5 |
| Bulacan | 8 |
| Metro Manila | 14 |
| Laguna | 7 |
| Total | 35 |
Station boundaries can get a little fuzzy on paper, especially when different project documents describe locations in slightly different ways. The bigger picture, though, is pretty straightforward: the NSCR is planned to run across three major regions—Central Luzon, Metro Manila, and Calabarzon—creating one continuous rail connection through the heart of Luzon.
Important NSCR Rail Connections
What makes the NSCR especially exciting is that it isn’t meant to operate on its own. The bigger plan is to connect it with other major railway projects, creating a more seamless network for passengers traveling across Luzon.
Government transport plans highlight several key rail connections and interoperability points, including:
- LRT-1 at Blumentritt
- LRT-2 at Santa Mesa
- MRT-3 at the EDSA/Magallanes area
- Metro Manila Subway at planned connection points including Senate, FTI, and Bicutan
These connections should make transfer between train lines much easier, giving passengers more ways to get around without having to rely so heavily on busy roads and traffic.
Commuter and Limited-Express Services
The NSCR operating plan includes two main types of passenger service:
- Commuter service — Designed to stop at stations along the route and serve daily passengers traveling between communities.
- Limited-express service — Designed to provide faster journeys by stopping at fewer stations, particularly for longer-distance trips such as airport-to-Metro-Manila travel.
The approved operations and maintenance plan includes 51 commuter train sets and seven limited-express train sets for the NSCR system.
How Many Passengers Can the NSCR Serve?
The NSCR is being built for serious commuter traffic, not just the occasional weekend ride.
Government projections indicate that the full system could eventually serve around 800,000 passengers a day.
That’s a huge number—and it highlights the railway’s bigger purpose: helping people travel regularly between Central Luzon, Metro Manila, and Southern Luzon with a faster, more reliable option.
When Will the NSCR Open?
The NSCR won’t suddenly switch on from Clark to Calamba in one giant opening day. Instead, the railway is being rolled out in phases, with the government targeting its first partial operations in 2027.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced that initial NSCR operations are targeted to begin in 2027, with the first partial run between Valenzuela and Malolos scheduled for December 2027. From there, services are expected to expand as more sections are completed, eventually reaching the southern portion of the network.
The government’s broader timeline targets full operations to Calamba by January 2032.
Of course, big railway projects come with plenty of moving parts—construction, right-of-way acquisition, testing, and system integration can all affect the timeline. So, think of these dates as targets, not promises carved in stone.
Is New Clark City Part of the 35 NSCR Stations?
If you come across an NSCR station list that includes New Clark City, it’s worth checking the source carefully. New Clark City is not yet a confirmed NSCR station and remains at the feasibility-study stage rather than being part of the officially defined 35-station system.
The current 147.26-kilometer NSCR project covers the Clark-to-Calamba route with 35 stations. So, New Clark City shouldn’t be added to that count as station number 36. For now, it’s better described as a potential future railway connection, pending further study and official confirmation.
Final thoughts:
For commuters, some of the most important stations include Clark International Airport, Malolos, Meycauayan, Valenzuela, Solis, Tutuban, Blumentritt, Santa Mesa, EDSA, Alabang, San Pedro, Santa Rosa, and Calamba.
Because the NSCR is still under construction, station names, opening schedules, and operating arrangements should be checked against the latest Department of Transportation (DOTr) and other government announcements before planning an actual trip. The current official project description remains a 147.26-kilometer, 35-station railway with full operations targeted for 2032.
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