Transportation in the Philippines
Overview of the transportation in the Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Transportation in the Philippines covers the transportation methods within this archipelagic nation of over 7,500 islands. From a previously underdeveloped state of transportation, the government of the Philippines has been improving transportation through various direct infrastructure projects, and these include an increase in air, sea, road, and rail transportation and transport hubs.[1]
Jeepneys are a popular and iconic public utility vehicle;[2] they have become a symbol of the Philippine culture.[3] Another popular mode of public transportation in the country is the motorized tricycles, especially common in smaller urban and rural areas.[4] The Philippines has four railway lines: Manila Light Rail Transit System Line 1, Manila Light Rail Transit System Line 2, Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3, and the PNR Metro Commuter Line operated by the Philippine National Railways. There are also steam engines found in Visayas mostly Negros island which operate sugar mills such as Central Azucarera. Taxis and buses are also important modes of public transport in urban areas.
The Philippines has 12 international airports and more than 20 major and minor domestic airports serving the country.[5] The Ninoy Aquino International Airport is the country's chief airport.[6]