V. Mapa station is an elevated

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(LRT) station located on the

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(LRT-2) system in Sampaloc,

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. It is one of the four stations in the line with a reserve track nearby (in front of the UERMMC) together with Santolan, Anonas and Araneta Center–Cubao. The station during its inception was formerly called as G. Araneta station but was renamed into the current name due to the minor realignment of some stations (the other being

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) that has caused the change of proximity to the V. Mapa Street. The station serves the areas of Santa Mesa,

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, and

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. The station is situated at

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, near its intersection with

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. The station is the tenth station for trains headed to

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and the fourth station for trains headed to

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. The station has a standard layout, with a concourse level and a platform level. The concourse is below the platform, with

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, and

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s leading up to the platform level. The levels are separated by fare gates. The station is also sometimes referred to as Santa Mesa Station. It is named after its location near the junction with V. Mapa Street, which was in turn named after

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, the second

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Nearby landmarks

The station is located near SM City Sta. Mesa, Mezza Residences,

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Santa Mesa, DormTel Santa Mesa, and several prominent universities, the

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, and the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center.

Shops and services

Inside the concourse of the station are several stalls where people can buy food and drinks. The station is connected to Hotel Sogo Santa Mesa, making it more accessible. Safety notices are found within sight inside the station both in English and Filipino languages.

Transportation links

There are numerous transportation links that are served by various public transport vehicle modes which can be used to navigate in and around the area. The station is situated near SM City Sta. Mesa, one of the premier malls in the country, which increases the number of passengers using the station. The station is also the most accessible for commuters heading to Greenhills and the Ortigas business districts, due to buses bound to Cainta and Taytay traversing the

–

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–N. Domingo route on the way to

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a few miles away.

References

{{SRTS Manila Light Rail Transit System stations Buildings and structures in Santa Mesa Buildings and structures in Sampaloc, Manila Railway stations in the Philippines opened in 2004