Recto station is the current western terminus of the
Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) system. It is situated on
Recto Avenue
Claro M. Recto Avenue, more popularly known as simply Recto, is the principal commercial thoroughfare in north-central Manila, Philippines. It spans six districts just north of the Pasig River in what is generally considered Manila's old downt ...
at the district boundary of
Santa Cruz and
Quiapo,
Manila
Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the Capital of the Philippines, capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City, with a population of 1,846,513 people in 2020. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on ...
.
It shall be replaced by ''Pier 4'' as the future western terminus of the LRT-2.
History
Recto station was constructed as part of Phase 2 of the LRT Line 2 project. It opened on October 29, 2004, replacing as the western terminus of the line.
Nearby landmarks
The station is near popular shopping centers like
Isetann Cinerama Recto, Odeon Terminal Mall, QQ Mall Quiapo, Raon Shopping Center, Cartimar Manila Shopping Center, and Arranque Market. The famous bargain capital of
Divisoria and the old grand central terminal of
Tutuban are also within a few minutes' commute from the station. Other nearby landmarks include Nice Hotel, the
Manila Grand Opera Hotel,
Fabella Memorial Hospital, and
Manila City Jail (Bilibid Viejo).
Due to its position being near the
University Belt, the station is also close to educational institutions such as
Far Eastern University
Far Eastern University (), also referred to by its acronym FEU, is a Private university, private research non-sectarian university in Manila, Philippines. Created by the merger of Far Eastern College and the Institute of Accounts, Business and ...
,
FEU Institute of Technology,
Chiang Kai Shek College,
Arellano High School,
University of the East,
Philippine College of Criminology,
Philippine College of Health Sciences,
STI College Recto, Access Computer College-Manila, and
Saint Stephen's High School.
Transportation links
Due to its central location in the shopping and education districts of Manila, Recto station is a major transportation hub. Buses, jeepneys,
tricycles, and
e-trikes all stop and ply the street level.
Recto station serves as the direct transfer point for commuters riding the
LRT Line 1 via an elevated walkway to
Doroteo Jose station.
Gallery
Image:MRT-2 Recto Station Platform 4.jpg, A train at the station's eastbound track
File:LRT-2 Recto Station Entrance Queue.jpg, Commuters queued at the walkway entrance of the station
File:Line_2_Recto_Station_South_Entrance_fvf.jpg, South Entrance of the station
File:02313jf Recto Avenue Oroquieta Street Santa Cruz Manila fvf 01.jpg, View of the station from street level
Recto LRT-2 Station Concourse Stalls Renovated.jpg, Concourse at 3rd floor
References
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Manila Light Rail Transit System stations
Railway stations in the Philippines opened in 2004
Buildings and structures in Santa Cruz, Manila
Buildings and structures in Quiapo, Manila