Araneta Center–Cubao station (LRT) explained

Araneta Center–Cubao
Other Name:Araneta–Cubao
Cubao
Symbol:2
Symbol Location:manila
Map Type:Metro Manila#Luzon mainland#Philippines
Address:Aurora Boulevard, Cubao
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Country:Philippines
Other: Araneta Center–Cubao
Gateway Mall
Farmers Plaza
Araneta City Bus Port
Araneta City
Future:
Cubao
Structure:Overpass
Platform:3 (3 side)
Tracks:3
Parking:Yes (Gateway Mall, Manhattan Parkway, Manhattan Garden City, Manhattan Tower 2)[1]
Other Services Header:Out-of-system interchange
Other Services Collapsible:yes
Accessible:Concourse: South Entrance only
Platforms: All platforms
Code:AC
Owned:Department of Transportation
Operator:Light Rail Transit Authority

Araneta Center–Cubao station is an elevated Light Rail Transit (LRT) station located on the LRT Line 2 (LRT-2) system in Cubao, Quezon City. It is named after the old name of Araneta City, a mixed-use development.

The station is the eighth station for trains headed to Antipolo and the sixth station for trains headed to Recto.

The station layout is composed of three platforms: The two main platforms serve the entire system (Eastbound and Westbound) and an extra platform serves as a terminus. The extra platform, currently unused, is found under the main platforms where the concourse area can also be found.

It first commenced operations on April 5, 2003. It served as the initial western terminus of the line until Legarda station and five intermediate stations opened on April 5, 2004.[2] [3]

Nearby establishments

The most recognizable landmark that the station is located at is the Araneta City, which hosts shopping malls such as Ali Mall, Farmers Plaza and Gateway Mall, where the station's south entrance is located, as well as the Smart Araneta Coliseum. At the opposite side of the station is Project 5 or Barangay E. Rodriguez, the location of other shopping establishments such as DiviMart, Hansel Arcade and Diamond Arcade, as well as Cubao Elementary School. The station's concourse level is directly interconnected to Gateway Mall and Diamond Arcade.

Transportation links

Due to its location at Araneta City, the station is located in a major transportation hub. Provincial buses stop at the Araneta City Bus Port within the complex, and jeepneys for various destinations all over Metro Manila (within Quezon City, Manila, Marikina, Pasig, and San Juan) and Rizal province (Angono, Antipolo, Cainta, Montalban, San Mateo, and Taytay), UV Express, taxis and tricycles are available upon request. Traffic regulations, however, prohibit tricycles on EDSA and Aurora Boulevard.

The station is also the transit point for commuters riding the Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3. It is connected to its namesake station via Gateway Mall and Farmers Plaza.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Parking Guide. Araneta City. June 3, 2020.
  2. News: Timeline: LRT, MRT construction. March 5, 2017. The Philippine Star. July 19, 2013.
  3. Web site: Railway Operations. Light Rail Transit Authority. https://web.archive.org/web/20210724021116/https://www.lrta.gov.ph/railway-operations/. July 24, 2021. September 3, 2021. live.