J. Ruiz station explained

J. Ruiz
Symbol:2
Symbol Location:manila
Map Type:Metro Manila#Luzon mainland#Philippines
Coordinates:14.6106°N 121.0261°W
Structure:Overpass
Connections: (Antipolo - Quiapo)
Platform:2 (2 side)
Tracks:2
Opened:April 5, 2004
Accessible:Concourse: None
Platforms: All platforms
Code:JR

J. Ruiz station is an elevated Light Rail Transit (LRT) station located on the LRT Line 2 (LRT-2) system in San Juan. The station is named from its location on J. Ruiz Street.

J. Ruiz station is the fifth station for trains headed to Antipolo and the ninth station for trains headed to Recto. It is the only station in San Juan and is close to the borders of Quezon City before entering Manila.

It is named after Juan Ruiz, a Katipunero who took part in the siege of El Polvorin, where the Pinaglabanan Shrine is located.[1] The station was part of the Phase II development of LRT-2 together with the Betty Go-Belmonte station, Gilmore station, V. Mapa station, Pureza station and Legarda station.[2]

Nearby landmarks

As the only station in San Juan, it serves the inner areas of the city including N. Domingo Street where the San Juan City Hall and San Juan Medical Center are located and Pinaglabanan district where Pinaglabanan Shrine and St. John the Baptist Church stand. It has a school on it, Community of Learners.

Transportation links

Buses, taxis, and jeepneys can be found at both gates of the station, while tricycles are available at the south gate.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HistoRiles Resource . Light Rail Transit Authority . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130120234720/http://historiles.com/ . 2013-01-20 .
  2. News: Early opening of 6 LRT-2 stations eyed . 16 February 2023 . Philstar.com . 5 March 2004.