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{{Short description|LRT Line 2 station in Manila}}
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{{Infobox station
{{Infobox station
| name=V. Mapa
| name = V. Mapa
| type=
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| symbol = 2 | symbol_location = manila
| symbol = 2
| symbol_location = manila
| map_type = Manila
| map_type = Philippines City of Manila#Metro Manila#Luzon mainland#Philippines
| map_caption = Location within Metro Manila
| map_caption = Location in [[Manila]]##Location in [[Metro Manila]]##Location in [[Luzon]]##Location in the Philippines
| image= V. Mapa Station fvf 02.jpg
| image = V. Mapa Station fvf 02.jpg
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| address= [[Magsaysay Boulevard]]<br/>[[Santa Mesa]] & [[Sampaloc, Manila|Sampaloc]], [[Manila]]
| address = [[Magsaysay Boulevard]], [[Sampaloc, Manila|Sampaloc]] <br> [[Manila]], [[Metro Manila]]
| country = [[Philippines]]
| country = [[Philippines]]
| coordinates= {{Coord|14|36|14|N|121|1|1|E|type:railwaystation_region:PH_scale:10000|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|14|36|14|N|121|1|1|E|type:railwaystation_region:PH_scale:10000|display=inline,title}}
| line={{rail color box|system=Manila LRT|line=2|inline=yes}}
| line = {{rail color box|system=Manila LRT|line=2|inline=yes}}
| other = Buses, jeepneys, and tricycles
| other =
| structure=Overpass
| structure = Elevated
| connections = {{rint|bus|1}} {{RouteBox|2|List of bus routes in Metro Manila|#e5e961|black}}{{RouteBox|3|List of bus routes in Metro Manila|#1c990c|white}} V. Mapa
| platform= Side platforms
| platform = 2 (2 [[side platform|side]])
| tracks=3 (2 for regular service, 1 reserve track)
| tracks = 2
| parking=Yes ([[SM City Santa Mesa]], Hotel Sogo)
| parking = Yes ([[SM City Santa Mesa]], Hotel Sogo)
| bicycle=
| bicycle =
| passengers=
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| opened= April 5, 2004
| opened = April 5, 2004
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| services={{Adjacent stations|system=Manila LRT|line1=2|left1=J. Ruiz|right1=Pureza}}
| services = {{Adjacent stations|system=Manila LRT|line1=2|left1=J. Ruiz|right1=Pureza}}
| ADA=Yes
| accessible = '''Concourse:''' South Entrance only<br>'''Platforms:''' All platforms
| code= VM
| code = VM
| former=G. Araneta
| former = G. Araneta
| owned=[[Department of Transportation (Philippines)|Department of Transportation]]
| owned = [[Department of Transportation (Philippines)|Department of Transportation]]
| operator=[[Light Rail Transit Authority]]
| operator = [[Light Rail Transit Authority]]
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'''V. Mapa station''' is a station on the [[LRT Line 2 (Metro Manila)|Manila Light Rail Transit System Line 2]]. It is one of the many elevated stations that can be found on the line and also one of the four stations in the line with a reserve track nearby (in front of the [[University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center|UERMMC]]) together with [[Santolan station (LRT)|Santolan]], [[Anonas station|Anonas]] and [[Araneta Center–Cubao station (LRT)|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 [[Betty Go-Belmonte station|Betty Go-Belmonte]]) that has caused the change of proximity to the V. Mapa Street. The station serves the areas of Santa Mesa, [[Manila]], [[Quezon City]], and [[San Juan, Metro Manila|San Juan]]. The station is located at [[Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard]], near its intersection with [[Victorino Mapa Street]] in [[Santa Mesa, Manila]].
'''V. Mapa station''' is an elevated [[Manila Light Rail Transit System|Light Rail Transit]] (LRT) station located on the [[LRT Line 2]] (LRT-2) system in [[Sampaloc, Manila|Sampaloc]], [[Manila]]. It is one of the four stations in the line with a reserve track nearby (in front of the UERMMC) together with [[Santolan station (LRT)|Santolan]], [[Anonas station|Anonas]] and [[Araneta Center–Cubao station (LRT)|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 [[Betty Go-Belmonte station|Betty Go-Belmonte]]) that has caused the change of proximity to the V. Mapa Street. The station serves the areas of Santa Mesa, [[Manila]], [[Quezon City]], and [[San Juan, Metro Manila|San Juan]]. The station is situated at [[Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard]], near its intersection with [[Victorino Mapa Street]] in [[Santa Mesa, Manila]].


The station is the tenth station for trains headed to [[Recto station|Recto]] and the fourth station for trains headed to [[Antipolo station|Antipolo]]. The station has a standard layout, with a concourse level and a platform level. The concourse is below the platform, with [[stairs]], [[escalators]], and [[elevator]]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.
The station is the tenth station for trains headed to [[Recto station|Recto]] and the fourth station for trains headed to [[Antipolo station|Antipolo]]. The station has a standard layout, with a concourse level and a platform level. The concourse is below the platform, with [[stairs]], [[escalators]], and [[elevator]]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.
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==Nearby landmarks==
==Nearby landmarks==
The station is located near [[SM City Sta. Mesa]], Mezza Residences, [[Hotel Sogo]] Santa Mesa, DormTel Santa Mesa, and several prominent universities, the [[Central Colleges of the Philippines]], [[List of universities and colleges in the Philippines#I|Immaculate Heart of Mary College]], and the [[University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center]].
The station is located near [[SM City Sta. Mesa]], Mezza Residences, [[Hotel Sogo]] Santa Mesa, DormTel Santa Mesa, and several prominent universities, the [[Central Colleges of the Philippines]], [[List of universities and colleges in the Philippines#I|Immaculate Heart of Mary College]], and the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center.


===Shops and services===
===Shops and services===
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==Transportation links==
==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, San Juan|Greenhills]] and the [[Ortigas Center|Ortigas]] business districts, due to buses bound to Cainta and Taytay traversing the [[Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard]]–[[Gregorio Araneta Avenue]]–N. Domingo route on the way to [[Ortigas Avenue]] a few miles away.
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, San Juan|Greenhills]] and the [[Ortigas Center|Ortigas]] business districts, due to buses bound to Cainta and Taytay traversing the [[Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard]]–[[Gregorio Araneta Avenue]]–N. Domingo route on the way to [[Ortigas Avenue]] a few miles away.

==Station layout==
{|table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray;border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" rowspan=4 valign=top|'''L3<br />Platforms'''
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray;border-right:solid 2px black;border-left:solid 2px black;border-bottom:solid 2px black;text-align:center;" colspan=2|<small>[[Side platform]], doors will open on the right</small>
|-
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;"|Platform A
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;"|← [[Manila Light Rail Transit System Line 2|'''Line 2''']] towards [[Antipolo station|Antipolo]]
|-
|Platform B
|<span style=color:white>→</span> [[Manila Light Rail Transit System Line 2|'''Line 2''']] towards [[Recto station|Recto]] →
|-
|style="border-top:solid 2px black;border-right:solid 2px black;border-left:solid 2px black;border-bottom:solid 1px gray;text-align:center;" colspan=2|<small>[[Side platform]], doors will open on the right</small>
|-
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=50 valign=top|'''L2'''
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=100 valign=top|Concourse
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=400 valign=top|Faregates, Ticketing Machines, Station Control, Shops, Bridgeway to Hotel Sogo
|-
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=50 valign=top|'''L1'''
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=100 valign=top|Street Level
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=400 valign=top|[[SM City Sta. Mesa]], Hotel Sogo
|}


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Manila Light Rail Transit System stations]]
[[Category:Manila Light Rail Transit System stations]]
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[[Category:Railway stations opened in 2004]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Santa Mesa]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Santa Mesa]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Sampaloc, Manila]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Sampaloc, Manila]]
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[[Category:Railway stations in the Philippines opened in 2004]]

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V. Mapa
General information
LocationMagsaysay Boulevard, Sampaloc
Manila, Metro Manila
Philippines
Coordinates14°36′14″N 121°1′1″E / 14.60389°N 121.01694°E / 14.60389; 121.01694
Owned byDepartment of Transportation
Operated byLight Rail Transit Authority
Line(s)     LRT Line 2
Platforms2 (2 side)
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus interchange  2  3  V. Mapa
Construction
Structure typeElevated
ParkingYes (SM City Santa Mesa, Hotel Sogo)
AccessibleConcourse: South Entrance only
Platforms: All platforms
Other information
Station codeVM
History
OpenedApril 5, 2004
Previous namesG. Araneta
Services
Preceding station LRTA_Logo
Manila LRT 		Following station
J. Ruiz
towards Antipolo
 LRT Line 2 Pureza
towards Recto
Location
V. Mapa is located in Manila
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V. Mapa
Location in Manila
V. Mapa is located in Metro Manila
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V. Mapa
Location in Metro Manila
V. Mapa is located in Luzon
V. Mapa
V. Mapa
Location in Luzon
V. Mapa is located in Philippines
V. Mapa
V. Mapa
Location in the Philippines

V. Mapa station is an elevated Light Rail Transit (LRT) station located on the LRT Line 2 (LRT-2) system in Sampaloc, Manila. 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 Betty Go-Belmonte) that has caused the change of proximity to the V. Mapa Street. The station serves the areas of Santa Mesa, Manila, Quezon City, and San Juan. The station is situated at Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, near its intersection with Victorino Mapa Street in Santa Mesa, Manila.

The station is the tenth station for trains headed to Recto and the fourth station for trains headed to Antipolo. The station has a standard layout, with a concourse level and a platform level. The concourse is below the platform, with stairs, escalators, and elevators 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 Victorino Mapa, the second Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines.[1]

Nearby landmarks

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The station is located near SM City Sta. Mesa, Mezza Residences, Hotel Sogo Santa Mesa, DormTel Santa Mesa, and several prominent universities, the Central Colleges of the Philippines, Immaculate Heart of Mary College, and the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center.

Shops and services

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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.

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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 Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard–Gregorio Araneta Avenue–N. Domingo route on the way to Ortigas Avenue a few miles away.

References

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  1. ^ "HistoRiles Resource". Light Rail Transit Authority. Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
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