Fernando Poe Jr. station

Fernando Poe Jr. station (also known as FPJ station) is the current northern terminus of the Manila Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 and was constructed as part of the Line 1 North Extension Project. It opened on October 22, 2010, as Roosevelt (/ˈroʊzəvɛlt/ ROH-zə-velt, Tagalog: [ˈrusvɛlt, ˈrusbɛlt]) and was renamed to its current name on August 20, 2023, almost two years after the namesake avenue was officially renamed after the Filipino actor.

Not to be confused with Roosevelt station (CTA).

Fernando Poe Jr.
General information
Other namesFPJ
Location1039 EDSA, Ramon Magsaysay & Veterans Village
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Philippines
Owned byLight Rail Transit Authority
Operated byLight Rail Manila Corporation
Line(s)     Line 1
Platforms2 (2 side)
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus rapid transit  E  Roosevelt
Construction
Structure typeOverpass
ParkingYes (WalterMart North EDSA, Jackman Plaza Muñoz, Motortrade Plaza)
AccessibleYes
Other information
Station codeFPJ
History
OpenedOctober 22, 2010 (October 22, 2010)[1]
December 5, 2022 (December 5, 2022) (reopening)[2]
ClosedSeptember 5, 2020 (September 5, 2020) (temporary)[3]
Previous namesRoosevelt (2010–2023)
Services
Preceding station LRTA_Logo
Manila LRT		 Following station
Terminus Line 1 Balintawak
towards Baclaran
Location
Fernando Poe Jr. is located in Manila
Fernando Poe Jr.
Fernando Poe Jr.
Location within Metro Manila

Fernando Poe Jr. is one of the two Line 1 stations serving Quezon City, the other being Balintawak.

It is located along EDSA at the boundary of barangays Veterans Village and Ramon Magsaysay (Bago Bantay) in Quezon City, both of Projects 7 and 8, respectively. It links to Congressional Avenue and Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue.

History

Initial planning and construction

The station was first planned for the second phase of the MRT Line 3, known as Muñoz station.[4] The second phase would have extended the MRT Line 3 from its northern terminus at North Avenue to Monumento to create a seamless rail loop around Metro Manila. The station was planned to be located near the San Francisco del Monte River.[5]

The second phase of the MRT-3 was shelved in favor of the Line 1 North Extension Project, a 5.4-kilometer (3.4 mi) extension of LRT-1 to the North Avenue station of MRT Line 3 as part of the MRT-LRT closing the loop project to integrate the operations of the Line 1 and Line 3. The station site was changed from the San Francisco del Monte River to the front of WalterMart North EDSA. However, the integration of MRT-3 and LRT-1 operations did not happen until the expected partial opening of the North Triangle Common Station in 2023. Construction of the North Extension started in July 2008 and was completed in 2010. Roosevelt station was opened on October 22, 2010.[1]

The station was named after Roosevelt Avenue,[6] which was in turn named in honor of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The avenue was later renamed Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue on December 10, 2021.[7]

Temporary closure

On August 7, 2020, it was announced that Roosevelt station would be temporarily closed from September 5. As part of the construction of the North Triangle Common Station, the tracks extending eastward from Roosevelt station have to be realigned in order to provide the necessary connection to the Common Station. Hence, during this temporary closure, Balintawak station would once again serve as the northern terminus of the line.[3][8] Originally scheduled until December 8, 2020, the temporary closure was later extended until further notice.[9]

On November 26, 2022, the Light Rail Manila Corporation announced the planned reopening of Roosevelt station on December 5, pending testing and system adaptation to the new signaling system;[2] They followed up and confirmed that the reopening would proceed as scheduled.[10]

Renaming

On August 20, 2023, Roosevelt station was renamed Fernando Poe Jr. station, two years after the adjacent avenue was named after the Filipino actor.[6]

There are several buses, jeepneys, and UV Express plying EDSA, as well as Congressional Avenue and Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue. The station serves as an interchange with the EDSA Carousel, which is accessible through the emergency exits of the station.

Nearby landmarks

The station is close to various shopping places and malls, particularly WalterMart North EDSA, Jackman Plaza Muñoz, Muñoz Market and S&R Membership Shopping - Congressional.

  • View of the station from street level
    View of the station from street level
  • Overview of the track from the station
    Overview of the track from the station
  • LRTA 13000 class train at the station
    LRTA 13000 class train at the station
  • Ceremonial event
    Ceremonial event
  • Unveiled marker
    Unveiled marker
  • Pop-up exhibit
    Pop-up exhibit

See also

References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Roosevelt station.
  1. Calonzo, Andreo C. (October 22, 2010). "DOTC: LRT Line 1's Roosevelt Station now open". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  2. Cordero, Ted (November 26, 2022). "LRT1 ops suspended on Dec. 3-4 for Roosevelt Station reintegration". GMA News. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  3. "LRT-1's Roosevelt station closed until December". Philippine Star. September 6, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  4. Citiatlas Metro Manila (Map). 1:10,000. Mandaluyong City, Philippines: Asiatype. 2003.
  5. Roosevelt Station Site Plan. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  6. Ong, Ghio; Rosales, Elijah Felice (August 20, 2023). "LRT-1 station renamed after FPJ". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  7. Republic Act No. 11608 (December 10, 2021). An Act Renaming Roosevelt Avenue Located in Legislative District I of Quezon City as Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  8. "LRT-1 Roosevelt station closed from Sept. 5 to Dec. 28". CNN Philippines. August 7, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  9. "LRMC announces special LRT-1 schedule for Dec 31". Manila Times. December 27, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  10. "Facebook Post". Facebook. Retrieved March 28, 2023.

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