Quirino station (LRT)

Quirino station, also known as Quirino Avenue station, is a station on the Manila Light Rail Transit System Line 1. Like all other Line 1 stations, Quirino Avenue station is above-ground. The station serves Malate in Manila and is located at the meeting point of Taft Avenue, Quirino Avenue, and San Andres Street. The station is named after Quirino Avenue, which is in turn named after former president Elpidio Quirino.

Quirino
LocationTaft Avenue corner Quirino Avenue
Malate, Manila
Philippines
Owned byDepartment of Transportation
Light Rail Manila Corporation
Line(s)     Line 1
PlatformsSide platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsBuses, jeepneys, UV Express, and cycle rickshaws
Construction
Structure typeElevated
Other information
Station codeQU
History
OpenedDecember 1, 1984 (1984-12-01)
Services
Preceding station Manila LRT Following station
Pedro Gil
towards Roosevelt
Line 1 Vito Cruz
towards Baclaran
Location
Quirino
Location within Metro Manila

Quirino Avenue station is the sixth station for trains headed to Roosevelt and the fifteenth station for trains headed to Baclaran.

Quirino station is served by buses, jeepneys, and UV Express plying Taft Avenue and nearby routes, cycle rickshaws, and taxis. They stop near the station and can even be used for trips in and around Malate.

See also

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