Quirino station, also formerly known as President Quirino station,[1] is an elevated Light Rail Transit (LRT) station located on the LRT Line 1 (LRT-1) system in Malate, Manila Philippines. It is situated at the intersection of Taft Avenue, San Andres Street and Quirino Avenue. The station and Quirino Avenue are both named after former president Elpidio Quirino.[2]
Quirino  | |||||||||||
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| Other names | Quirino Avenue | ||||||||||
| Location | Taft Avenue, Malate Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | ||||||||||
| Owned by | Department of Transportation – Light Rail Transit Authority | ||||||||||
| Operated by | Light Rail Manila Corporation | ||||||||||
| Line(s) | LRT Line 1 | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 (2 side) | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Elevated | ||||||||||
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| Station code | QU | ||||||||||
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| Opened | December 1, 1984 | ||||||||||
| Previous names | President Quirino | ||||||||||
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Quirino station is the eleventh station for trains headed to Fernando Poe Jr., and the fifteenth station for trains headed to Dr. Santos.
History
editThe station was opened to the public on December 1, 1984, as part of LRT’s initial southern section, known as the Taft Line, which was the first segment to become operational.[1][3]
Transportation links
editQuirino station is served by buses, jeepneys, and UV Express plying Taft Avenue and nearby routes, tricycles, and taxis. They stop near the station and can even be used for trips in and around Malate.
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "The LRT as a Component of Metro Manila's Transport Systems" (PDF). Philippine Planning Journal. XVII (1). School of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Philippines: 33-45. October 1985. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ Dimaano, Michi; Justiniani, Belle (November 23, 2014). "Stories behind the stations". The LaSallian. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ "Railway Operations". Light Rail Transit Authority. Retrieved November 16, 2024.