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LRT Line 2 station in Manila
Recto
General information
LocationRecto Avenue, Santa Cruz and Quiapo
Manila, Metro Manila
Philippines
Coordinates14°36′12.59″N 120°59′00.25″E / 14.6034972°N 120.9834028°E / 14.6034972; 120.9834028
Owned byDepartment of Transportation
Light Rail Transit Authority
Line(s)     LRT Line 2
Platforms2 (2 side)
Tracks2
Connections Doroteo Jose
Bus interchange  13   19   20   21  Avenida
Bus interchange  42  Doroteo Jose
Bus interchange  2   3   5   6   7   14   17   34   38   40   49   52   54  Quiapo
Future: 8 Lerma
Construction
Structure typeElevated
ParkingYes (Isetann Recto, QQ Mall Quiapo, Dwayne Parking Services)
AccessibleConcourse: All entrances
Platforms: All platforms
Other information
Station codeRE
History
OpenedOctober 29, 2004; 20 years ago (2004-10-29)
Services
Preceding station LRTA_Logo
Manila LRT
Following station
Legardatowards Antipolo LRT Line 2 Terminus
Out-of-system interchange
Preceding station LRTA_Logo
Manila LRT
Following station
Bambangtowards Fernando Poe Jr. LRT Line 1transfer at Doroteo Jose Carriedotowards Dr. Santos
Location
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Recto station is the western terminus of the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) system. It is situated on Recto Avenue at the district boundary of Santa Cruz and Quiapo, Manila.

History

Recto station was constructed as part of Phase 2 of the LRT Line 2 project. It opened on October 29, 2004, replacing Legarda as the western terminus of the line.

Nearby landmarks

The station is near popular shopping centers like Isetann Cinerama Recto, Odeon Terminal Mall, QQ Mall Quiapo, Raon Shopping Center, Cartimar Manila Shopping Center, and Arranque Market. The famous bargain capital of Divisoria and the old grand central terminal of Tutuban are also within a few minutes' commute from the station. Other nearby landmarks include Nice Hotel, the Manila Grand Opera Hotel, Fabella Memorial Hospital, and Manila City Jail (Bilibid Viejo). Due to its position being near the University Belt, the station is also close to educational institutions such as Far Eastern University, FEU Institute of Technology, Chiang Kai Shek College, Arellano High School, University of the East, Philippine College of Criminology, Philippine College of Health Sciences, STI College Recto, Access Computer College-Manila, and Saint Stephen's High School.

Transportation links

Due to its central location in the shopping and education districts of Manila, Recto station is a major transportation hub. Buses, jeepneys, tricycles, and e-trikes all stop and ply the street level.

Recto station serves as the transfer point for commuters riding the LRT Line 1 via an elevated walkway to Doroteo Jose station.

Gallery

  • A train at the station's eastbound track A train at the station's eastbound track
  • Commuters queued at the walkway entrance of the station Commuters queued at the walkway entrance of the station
  • South Entrance of the station South Entrance of the station
  • View of the station from street level View of the station from street level
  • Concourse at 3rd floor Concourse at 3rd floor

References

  1. "The Metro Manila Strategic Mass Rail Transit Development Line 2 Project". Light Rail Transit Authority. Archived from the original on May 17, 2006. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  2. Bergonia, Allan (October 28, 2004). "Line 2 Recto Station Opens". People's Journal. Archived from the original on March 8, 2005. Retrieved May 11, 2006 – via lrta.gov.ph.
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