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| '''Vito Cruz station''' is an elevated ] (LRT) station located on the ] (LRT-1) system in ], ]. It is the first station |
'''Vito Cruz station''' is an elevated ] (LRT) station located on the ] (LRT-1) system in ], ]. It is the first station going north and the last station going south to lie within Manila city bounds. It is also the tenth station for trains headed to ] and the sixteenth station for trains headed to ]. The station takes its name from the old name of the nearby ], which was named after Hermogenes Vito Cruz, a former ''alcalde mayor'' of Pineda (present-day ]) {{circa|1871}}. | ||
| ==History== | |||
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| The station was opened to the public on December 1, 1984, as part of LRT's inaugural southern section, known as the Taft Line.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://pssc.org.ph/wp-content/pssc-archives/Philippine%20Planning%20Journal/Vol%20XVII,%20No.%201%20(Oct%201985).pdf|title=The LRT as a Component of Metro Manila's Transport Systems|journal=Philippine Planning Journal|volume=XVII|number=1|date=October 1985|publisher=School of Urban and Regional Planning, ]|accessdate=November 16, 2024|page=33-45}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrta.gov.ph/railway-operations/|title=Railway Operations|website=]|accessdate=November 16, 2024}}</ref> | |||
| ==Nearby landmarks== | |||
| ⚫ | The station is also close to some educational institutions, such as the main campus of ], ], ], and ]. The southbound concourse of the station is connected to the adjacent University Mall, but is currently blocked off as the entrance has since been converted into tenant space. The station was also near ], |
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| ⚫ | The station is near some major landmarks, such as the ] complex, the University Mall shopping center, and the ]. The ] is near this station as well, although commute is also an option due to its distance. Located in this complex are the CCP Main Building, the ], ], ], ], ], ] and the Harbour Square. | ||
| ⚫ | The station is also close to some educational institutions, such as the main campus of ], ], ], and ]. The southbound concourse of the station is connected to the adjacent University Mall, but is currently blocked off as the entrance has since been converted into tenant space. The station was also near ], which was demolished for a redevelopment by ]. | ||
| ⚫ | Vito Cruz station is notorious for its unusually high number of ] attempts.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/metro-manila/08/30/12/lrt-driver-faces-raps-over-womans-suicide-police|title=LRT driver faces raps over woman's suicide: police|last=Macapagal|first=Maan|date=30 August 2012|publisher=]|access-date=27 June 2019}}</ref> As a result, the LRTA has imposed a "speed limit" on trains entering stations to deter the number of successful suicides.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imoney.ph/articles/lrt-guide-philippines/|title=A Commuter’s Guide To Metro Manila’s LRT Network|last=Adrian|first=Marc|date=18 January 2019|publisher=iMoney Philippines|access-date=27 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/metro/2014/08/22/1360364/mrt-sets-speed-limit-trains|title=MRT sets speed limit for trains|last=Ronda|first=Rainier Allan|date=22 August 2014|publisher=]|access-date=27 June 2019}}</ref> | ||
| ==Transportation links== | ==Transportation links== | ||
| Buses serving the Taft Avenue route, taxis, jeepneys, ], and pedicabs stop near the station. Some destinations, such as St. Scholastica's College, are within walking distance from the station. There is also a ] station of the same name, although the station is far from the station, requiring a commute from the station. | Buses serving the Taft Avenue route, taxis, jeepneys, ], and pedicabs stop near the station. Some destinations, such as St. Scholastica's College, are within walking distance from the station. There is also a ] station of the same name, although the station is far from the station, requiring a commute from the station. | ||
| ==Incidents== | |||
| ⚫ | Vito Cruz station is notorious for its unusually high number of ] attempts.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/metro-manila/08/30/12/lrt-driver-faces-raps-over-womans-suicide-police|title=LRT driver faces raps over woman's suicide: police|last=Macapagal|first=Maan|date=30 August 2012|publisher=]|access-date=27 June 2019}}</ref> As a result, the LRTA has imposed a "speed limit" on trains entering stations to deter the number of successful suicides.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imoney.ph/articles/lrt-guide-philippines/|title=A Commuter’s Guide To Metro Manila’s LRT Network|last=Adrian|first=Marc|date=18 January 2019|publisher=iMoney Philippines|access-date=27 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/metro/2014/08/22/1360364/mrt-sets-speed-limit-trains|title=MRT sets speed limit for trains|last=Ronda|first=Rainier Allan|date=22 August 2014|publisher=]|access-date=27 June 2019}}</ref> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Train station in Manila, Philippines This article is about the LRT Line 1 station. For the PNR station, see Vito Cruz station (PNR).Vito Cruz | |||||||||||
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| General information | |||||||||||
| Location | Taft Avenue, Malate Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | ||||||||||
| Owned by | Department of Transportation – Light Rail Transit Authority | ||||||||||
| Operated by | Light Rail Manila Corporation | ||||||||||
| Line(s) | LRT Line 1 | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 (2 side) | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Elevated | ||||||||||
| Parking | Yes (University Mall & Vista Taft) | ||||||||||
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| Station code | VC | ||||||||||
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| Opened | December 1, 1984; 40 years ago (1984-12-01) | ||||||||||
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Vito Cruz station is an elevated Light Rail Transit (LRT) station located on the LRT Line 1 (LRT-1) system in Malate, Manila. It is the first station going north and the last station going south to lie within Manila city bounds. It is also the tenth station for trains headed to Fernando Poe Jr. and the sixteenth station for trains headed to Dr. Santos. The station takes its name from the old name of the nearby Pablo Ocampo Street, which was named after Hermogenes Vito Cruz, a former alcalde mayor of Pineda (present-day Pasay) c. 1871.
History
The station was opened to the public on December 1, 1984, as part of LRT's inaugural southern section, known as the Taft Line.
Nearby landmarks
The station is near some major landmarks, such as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas complex, the University Mall shopping center, and the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. The Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex is near this station as well, although commute is also an option due to its distance. Located in this complex are the CCP Main Building, the Philippine International Convention Center, Folk Arts Theater, Manila Film Center, MBC Building, Star City, Aliw Theater and the Harbour Square.
The station is also close to some educational institutions, such as the main campus of Arellano University School of Law, De La Salle University, De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, and St. Scholastica's College. The southbound concourse of the station is connected to the adjacent University Mall, but is currently blocked off as the entrance has since been converted into tenant space. The station was also near Harrison Plaza, which was demolished for a redevelopment by SM Prime.
Transportation links
Buses serving the Taft Avenue route, taxis, jeepneys, UV Express, and pedicabs stop near the station. Some destinations, such as St. Scholastica's College, are within walking distance from the station. There is also a Philippine National Railways station of the same name, although the station is far from the station, requiring a commute from the station.
Incidents
Vito Cruz station is notorious for its unusually high number of suicide attempts. As a result, the LRTA has imposed a "speed limit" on trains entering stations to deter the number of successful suicides.
References
- "The LRT as a Component of Metro Manila's Transport Systems" (PDF). Philippine Planning Journal. XVII (1). School of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Philippines: 33-45. October 1985. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- "Railway Operations". Light Rail Transit Authority. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- Macapagal, Maan (30 August 2012). "LRT driver faces raps over woman's suicide: police". ABS-CBNnews.com. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- Adrian, Marc (18 January 2019). "A Commuter's Guide To Metro Manila's LRT Network". iMoney Philippines. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- Ronda, Rainier Allan (22 August 2014). "MRT sets speed limit for trains". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
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