Quirino station (LRT) explained

Quirino
Other Name:Quirino Avenue
Symbol:1
Symbol Location:manila
Map Type:Philippines City of Manila#Metro Manila#Luzon mainland#Philippines
Address:Taft Avenue, Malate
Manila, Metro Manila,
Structure:Elevated
Platform:2 (2 side)
Tracks:2
Former:President Quirino
Code:QU

Quirino station, also formerly known as President Quirino station, 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.[1]

Quirino station is the eleventh station for trains headed to Fernando Poe Jr., and the fifteenth station for trains headed to Dr. Santos.

History

The 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.[2] [3]

Transportation links

Quirino 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

Notes and References

  1. News: Stories behind the stations. Michi. Dimaano. Belle. Justiniani. November 23, 2014. November 16, 2024. The LaSallian.
  2. The LRT as a Component of Metro Manila's Transport Systems. Philippine Planning Journal. XVII. 1. October 1985. School of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Philippines. November 16, 2024. 33-45.
  3. Web site: Railway Operations. Light Rail Transit Authority. November 16, 2024.