España station

España station is a railway station located on the South Main Line in the city of Manila, Philippines. It derives its name from its location in España Boulevard.

España
España station platforms in December 2019.
General information
LocationEspaña Boulevard, Sampaloc
Manila, Metro Manila
Philippines
Coordinates14°36′43.96″N 120°59′48.82″E
Owned byPhilippine National Railways
Operated byPhilippine National Railways
Line(s)  South Main Line
Planned: South Commuter
PlatformsSide platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsBuses, jeepneys, UV Express, cycle rickshaws
Future:
8 Antipolo
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
AccessibleYes
Other information
Station codeSPÑ
History
Opened1977
Rebuilt1990, 2009
Services
Preceding station PNR Following station
Blumentritt North Shuttle Santa Mesa
towards Bicutan
Laon Laan
towards Tutuban
Metro South Commuter Santa Mesa
towards IRRI
Blumentritt
towards Tutuban
Bicol Express Pasay Road
towards Legazpi
Location
España is located in Manila
España
España
Location within Metro Manila

The station is the third station for trains headed south from Tutuban.

Nearby landmarks

Train approaching the station (April 2016)

Major landmarks near the station include the University of Santo Tomas, Dominican School Manila, the Ramon Magsaysay High School, the Legarda Elementary School, and the España Tower.

España station is served by buses, jeepneys, and UV Express which ply routes along España Boulevard. Cycle rickshaws also serve the vicinity around the station.

Reconstruction

The station will be reconstructed as part of the PNR Calamba section of the North–South Commuter Railway. However, the station will be moved by approximately 390 meters (1,280 ft) northwest from the present station.[1]

References

  1. Environmental Impact Assessment (PDF). Proposed Multitranche Financing Facility Republic of the Philippines: South Commuter Railway Project (Report). Department of Transportation (Philippines) and the Asian Development Bank. July 1, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2022.


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