Abad Santos
LRT-1 station
Abad Santos station, also known as Jose Abad Santos station, is an elevated Light Rail Transit (LRT) station located on the LRT Line 1 (LRT-1) system in Manila City, Philippines. The station serves Tondo and Santa Cruz, and is situated on Rizal Avenue. The station is named after the nearby Abad Santos Avenue, which in turn, is named after José Abad Santos, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines who was executed by the Japanese invading forces during World War II.
Abad Santos station serves as the 6th station for LRT-1 trains headed to Dr. Santos and as the 20th station for trains headed to Fernando Poe Jr.
Abad Santos station serves as the 6th station for LRT-1 trains headed to Dr. Santos and as the 20th station for trains headed to Fernando Poe Jr.
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General information | |||||||
Other names | Jose Abad Santos | ||||||
Location | Rizal Avenue, Tondo, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | ||||||
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Operated by | Light Rail Manila Corporation | ||||||
Line(s) | LRT Line 1 | ||||||
Platforms | 2 (2 side) | ||||||
Tracks | 2 | ||||||
Connections | None | ||||||
Construction | |||||||
Parking | No | ||||||
Bicycle facilities | No | ||||||
Accessible |
Concourse: All entrances
Platforms: All platforms |
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Structure type | Elevated | ||||||
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Status | Operational | ||||||
Status | Operational | ||||||
Station code | AS | ||||||
History | |||||||
Opened | May 12, 1985 | ||||||
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Abad Santos station was opened to the public on May 12, 1985, as part of the Rizal Line, which extended the LRT northward to Monumento.
Like its neighbor R. Papa, commuters can take the many jeepneys or taxis to Abad Santos station. Buses and UV Express that ply Rizal Avenue also stop near the station. Tricycles are available outside the station.
Existing stations | |
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Baclaran
EDSA Libertad Gil Puyat Vito Cruz Quirino Pedro Gil United Nations Central Carriedo |
Doroteo Jose
Bambang Tayuman Blumentritt Abad Santos R. Papa 5th Avenue Monumento Balintawak Fernando Poe Jr. |
Under construction | |
Redemptorist
MIA Asia World Ninoy Aquino |
Dr. Santos
Las Piñas Zapote Niog |
North Triangle |