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Quirino station (LRT)

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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]

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General information
Other namesQuirino Avenue
LocationTaft Avenue, Malate
Manila, Metro Manila,
Philippines
OwnerDepartment of Transportation – Light Rail Transit Authority
OperatorLight Rail Manila Corporation
Line     LRT Line 1
Platforms2 (2 side)
Tracks2
Construction
Structure type
Elevated
History
OpenedDecember 1, 1984; 41 years ago (1984-12-01)
Former namesPresident Quirino
Services
Preceding station LRTA_Logo
Manila LRT
Following station
Pedro Gil LRT Line 1 Vito Cruz
towards Dr. Santos
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Quirino is located in Manila
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Location within Manila
Quirino is located in Metro Manila
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Location within Metro Manila
Quirino is located in Luzon
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Quirino is located in Philippines
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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

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.[1][3]

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

  • List of rail transit stations in Metro Manila
  • Manila Light Rail Transit System
  • Wikimedia Commons logo Media related to Quirino station (Line 1) at Wikimedia Commons

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