Marikina–Pasig station

Marikina–Pasig station[3][4] (also known as Gil Fernando station or Marikina Station[note 2]) is an elevated Manila Light Rail Transit (LRT) station situated on Line 2. It is located in Barangay San Roque, Marikina, near the tripoint boundary of Pasig,[9][10] Metro Manila and Cainta, Rizal. The station is located on the stretch of Marikina–Infanta Highway near the intersection of Gil Fernando Avenue–Felix Avenue and is named after the cities of Marikina and Pasig which the station straddles between.

Marikina–Pasig
General information
LocationMarilaque Highway, San Roque
Marikina, Metro Manila
Philippines
Coordinates14°37′13″N 121°6′1″E
Owned byDepartment of Transportation
Light Rail Transit Authority
Line(s)     Line 2
Platforms2 (2 side)
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus interchange  3  Antipolo - Quiapo
Construction
Structure typeOverpass
ParkingYes (Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall, Robinsons Metro East)
Bicycle facilitiesYes
AccessibleConcourse: Both entrances
Platforms: All platforms
Other information
StatusOperational
Station codeMA
History
OpenedJuly 5, 2021 (2021-07-05)
Previous namesEmerald (2015–2021, inception)
Marikina (2021)[note 1]
Services
Preceding station LRTA_Logo
Manila LRT		 Following station
Antipolo
Terminus
 Line 2 Santolan
towards Recto
Location
Marikina–Pasig is located in Manila
Marikina–Pasig
Marikina–Pasig
Location within Metro Manila

Marikina–Pasig station serves as the twelfth station for trains headed to Antipolo and the second station for trains headed to Recto. This is the line's last station in Metro Manila from Recto station before heading to the line's eastern terminus at Antipolo.

History

Marikina–Pasig station was constructed as part of the Line 2 East Extension, which calls for a 3.8-kilometer (2.4 mi) extension eastward from Santolan station and the construction of two stations.[11] The station during its inception was called "Emerald", but was renamed as "Marikina" in January 2021 prior to its opening. It was renamed a second time on October 31, 2021, as "Marikina–Pasig".[2]

Construction of the East Extension began in 2015, while the Antipolo and Marikina–Pasig station broke ground in May 2017.[12] The opening of the extension was supposed to be in the fourth quarter of 2020, but was postponed repeatedly due to the COVID-19 pandemic[13] and various circumstances in integrating the east extension to the line's existing systems.[14]

The east extension was inaugurated on July 1, 2021, and Marikina–Pasig station opened to the public on July 5, 2021.[15] Rides for the East Extension were free of charge until July 18, 2021.[16] When the station opened, the westbound platform was only operational for temporary bidirectional shuttle services since the integration works of the east extension to the line's existing systems was not completed. The eastbound platform became operable on September 3, 2021, after integration works were completed.[17]

Nearby landmarks

The station is directly connected to two shopping centers: Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall and Robinsons Metro East.[18] It is also easily accessible to the residential areas of Barangay San Roque in Marikina via Liamzon, Ditchoy, Dasdasan, Beta, Kapwa, and Sta. Lucia Residences.

The station also accessible via public transport stops along Marcos Highway for those commuters heading to Ayala Malls Feliz and APT Studios, and along Gil Fernando Avenue for those commuters heading to Marikina City Hall, Marikina Sports Complex, Blue Wave Mall, S&R Marikina, and residential condominiums such as Tropicana Garden City, Marquinton and Sienna Tower Residences, which lie some distance from the station. The station is one of the largest train stations built in Line 2 and it is expected as one of the line's busiest stations due to its location at the busiest thoroughfare along Marcos Highway.

There is a jeepney and UV Express terminal in Robinsons Metro East. There is also a jeepney terminal at Sta. Lucia Grand East Mall. The station also serves a bus stop in Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall via Bus Route 9 (Cubao–Antipolo) for direct trips going to and from Marikina, Pasig, Manila and Quezon City in Metro Manila and Cainta and Antipolo in Rizal. Taxis are available upon request.

  • Marikina–Pasig station entrance
    Marikina–Pasig station entrance
  • Marikina–Pasig Station under construction
    Station under construction, May 2019
  • Marikina Station signage
    Station signage before the renaming
  • Marikina–Pasig Station Entrance and Exit Gate
    One of the station's entrances and exit gates (before opening day)
  • An entrance of the station, with the renamed signage
    An entrance of the station, with the renamed signage
  • Marikina–Pasig station view from street level
    View of the station from street level
  • Marikina–Pasig station view from the ground
    View from the ground
  • Marikina–Pasig station aerial view
    Aerial view of the station

Notes
  1. The "Marikina–Pasig" station name first appeared on July 1, 2021, during the inauguration of the East Extension.[1] The Marikina–Pasig station name became official when the Light Rail Transit Authority renamed the station on October 31, 2021.[2]
  2. The name of the Marikina station is still used such as route maps,[5] fare matrices and ticket machines,[6] and social media advisories.[7][8]

References
  1. Castillo, Ma. Alena O. (July 1, 2021). "Marikina-Pasig, Antipolo stations to open on July 6". InterAksyon. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  2. LRTA [@OfficialLRTA] (October 31, 2021). "1/n Hi! Thank you for waiting for our response. Mayroon pong mga pinagbasehan kung bakit pinalitan ang pangalan ng mga istasyon ng Line 2 East Masinag East Extension Project. Ini-utos ng kalihim na palitan ang pangalang Emerald at Masinag bilang tugon sa panawagan ng mga LGU" (Tweet). Retrieved November 4, 2021 – via Twitter.
  3. Neil (July 1, 2021). "LRTA to run 8 trains on Recto-Antipolo line next week". BusinessWorld Online. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  4. "PHL President Duterte inaugurates Line 2 East Extension Project | Light Rail Transit Authority". Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  5. "LRTA Route Map". LRTA. July 1, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
  6. "LRTA Tickets and Fares". LRTA. July 1, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
  7. "Official LRTA Twitter". LRTA. July 1, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
  8. "Light Rail Transit Authority - LRT2". LRTA. July 1, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
  9. "Line 2 stations sa Marikina at Antipolo, magagamit na simula June 23". ABS-CBN News. June 21, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  10. "Marikina-Pasig, Antipolo stations open on June 23". CNN Philippines. June 18, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  11. "Project Update: The Line 2 Extension (East/West) Project". Light Rail Transit Authority. Archived from the original on March 10, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2012.
  12. "Line 2 extension to Antipolo '92 percent complete': DOTr". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  13. Rey, Aika (April 16, 2021). "COVID-19 curbs delay East Extension opening to June 23". Rappler. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  14. Ong, Ghio (June 22, 2021). "Opening of 2 LRTA stations postponed". The Philippine Star. MANILA, Philippines. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  15. Garcia, Leandre (July 5, 2021). "The new stations in Marikina-Pasig and Antipolo are now operational". Top Gear Philippines. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  16. "Duterte: Free rides from Antipolo to Santolan stations, vice versa for 2 weeks". GMA News. July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  17. "UPDATED LRTA Line 2 Train Operating Schedule". Facebook. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  18. "Sta. Lucia agrees to give access to the station". Manila Times. December 18, 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
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