Marikina–Pasig station

Marikina–Pasig station[7][8] is a station on the Manila Light Rail Transit System Line 2. The station is one of many elevated stations that can be found on the line, located in Barangay San Roque, Marikina City,[1][2] Metro Manila, Philippines. The station is located on the stretch of Marikina–Infanta Highway near the intersection of Gil Fernando Avenue and is named after the city of Marikina, where the station is located, and the neighboring city of Pasig.

Marikina–Pasig
LocationMarikina–Infanta Highway, San Roque, Marikina[note 1], Metro Manila
Philippines
Coordinates14°37′13″N 121°6′1″E
Owned byDepartment of Transportation
Light Rail Transit Authority
Line(s)     Line 2
PlatformsSide platforms
Tracks2
Connections  9  Sta. Lucia Grand Mall
UV Express, jeepneys, taxis
Construction
Structure typeOverpass
ParkingYes (Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall, Robinsons Metro East)
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Disabled accessYes
Other information
StatusOperational
Station codeMA
History
OpenedJuly 5, 2021 (2021-07-05)
Previous namesEmerald (2015–2021, inception)
Marikina (2021)[note 2]
Services
Preceding station Manila LRT Following station
Antipolo
Terminus
 Line 2 Santolan
towards Recto
Location
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.[9] 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".[6]

Construction of the East Extension began in 2015, while the Antipolo and Marikina–Pasig station broke ground in May 2017.[10] 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[11] and various circumstances in integrating the east extension to the line's existing systems.[12]

The east extension was inaugurated on July 1, 2021, and Marikina–Pasig station opened to the public on July 5, 2021.[13] Rides for the East Extension were free of charge until July 18, 2021.[14] 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.[15]

Station layout
L3
Platforms		 Side platform, doors will open on the right
Platform A ← Line 2 towards Antipolo
Platform B → Line 2 towards Recto →
Side platform, doors will open on the right
L2 Concourse Faregates, Ticket Booths, Station Control and Amenities, Shops, bridge connected to Sta. Lucia Business Center and future connection to The Link Mall of Robinsons Metro East[16][17]
GL Street Level

North entrance/exit: Marcos Highway, Liamzon and Ditchoy Streets
South entrance/exit: Sta. Lucia East Mall, Robinsons Metro East

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, and Dasdasan Streets, 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. 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, Manila, Quezon City, and Pasig in Metro Manila and Cainta and Antipolo in Rizal. Taxis are available upon request.

  • Station under construction, May 2019
  • Station signage before the renaming
  • One of the station's entrances and exit gates (before opening day)
  • View of the station from street level
  • View from the ground
  • Aerial view of the station

Notes
  1. Despite the station being renamed Marikina–Pasig, the station remains under the jurisdiction or in the scope of Marikina.[1][2][3][4]
  2. The "Marikina–Pasig" station name first appeared on July 1, 2021 during the inauguration of the East Extension.[5] The Marikina–Pasig station name became official when the Light Rail Transit Authority renamed the station on October 31, 2021.[6]

References
  1. "Line 2 stations sa Marikina at Antipolo, magagamit na simula June 23". ABS-CBN News. June 21, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  2. "Marikina-Pasig, Antipolo stations open on June 23". CNN Philippines. June 18, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  3. "JICA, PH kick off installation of Line 2 electro-mechanical system to boost train capacity, benefit Filipino commuters". April 22, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  4. "Line 2 East Extension Project Poised to Connect Eastern Side With Greater Part of Metro Manila". April 16, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  5. Castillo, Ma. Alena O. (July 1, 2021). "Marikina-Pasig, Antipolo stations to open on July 6". InterAksyon. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  6. 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.
  7. Neil (2021-07-01). "LRTA to run 8 trains on Recto-Antipolo line next week". BusinessWorld Online. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  8. "PHL President Duterte inaugurates Line 2 East Extension Project | Light Rail Transit Authority". Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  9. "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.
  10. "Line 2 extension to Antipolo '92 percent complete': DOTr". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  11. Rey, Aika (April 16, 2021). "COVID-19 curbs delay East Extension opening to June 23". Rappler. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  12. Ong, Ghio (June 22, 2021). "Opening of 2 LRTA stations postponed". The Philippine Star. MANILA, Philippines. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  13. Garcia, Leandre (July 5, 2021). "The new stations in Marikina-Pasig and Antipolo are now operational". Top Gear Philippines. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  14. "Duterte: Free rides from Antipolo to Santolan stations, vice versa for 2 weeks". GMA News. July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  15. "UPDATED LRTA Line 2 Train Operating Schedule". Facebook. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  16. "RLC to Launch The Link, Its Much-Anticipated Robinsons Metro East Expansion". JG Summit Holdings. July 15, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  17. "Robinsons Metro East expansion to connect mall with LRT-2 Marikina station". ABS-CBN News. July 6, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  18. "Sta. Lucia agrees to give access to the station". Manila Times. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
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