Antipolo station is an elevated Manila Light Rail Transit (LRT) station situated on Line 2. Located in Antipolo, Rizal, is the eastern terminus of the line.[1] It opened on July 5, 2021 and is the line's easternmost station, located on the stretch of Marikina–Infanta Highway near the intersection of Sumulong Highway. It is the first Manila LRT System station outside Metro Manila to be operational.

Antipolo
General information
Location	Marcos Highway, Mayamot Antipolo, Rizal Philippines
Coordinates	14°37′29″N 121°7′16″E
Owned by	Department of Transportation Light Rail Transit Authority
Line(s)	Line 2
Platforms	2 (2 side)
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	Overpass
Parking	Yes (SM City Masinag)
Disabled access	Concourse: Both entrances Platforms: All platforms
Other information
Status	Operational
History
Opened	July 5, 2021; 16 months ago (2021-07-05)[1]
Previous names	Masinag (2015–2021)
Services
Preceding station Manila LRT Following station Terminus Line 2 Marikina–Pasig towards Recto
Location
Antipolo Location within Greater Manila Area

History

Antipolo station was constructed as part of the Line 2 East Extension, which called for a 4-kilometer (2.5 mi) extension eastward from Santolan station and the construction of two stations.[2]

Construction of the Line 2 east extension began in September 2015 while the construction of Antipolo and Marikina stations began in May 2017. The expected opening was supposed to be in the fourth quarter of 2020, but was postponed repeatedly due to the COVID-19 pandemic[3] and various circumstances in integrating the east extension to the line's existing systems.[4] Earlier, the station was called Masinag Station, however, it was renamed in early 2021 for its location in Antipolo.

The east extension was inaugurated on July 1, 2021 by President Rodrigo Duterte, and Antipolo station opened on July 5, 2021. Rides for the East Extension were free of charge until July 18, 2021.[5][1][6] Due to the location's elevation for a possible future extension to Cogeo, the height between the ground and concourse levels is equivalent to three levels. As such, the end of the line after the switching tracks has provisions for a continuation.[7]

Nearby landmarks

The station is planned to be connected to SM City Masinag. It is also some distance away from Marikina Heights and Ayala Malls Marikina.

References

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