Araneta Center–Cubao LRT Station

Araneta Center–Cubao
Manila LRT Line 2
Araneta Center-Cubao Terminal Station
Location	Aurora Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City
Coordinates	14°37′21.64″N 121°03′09.49″E / 14.6226778°N 121.0526361°E / 14.6226778; 121.0526361Coordinates: 14°37′21.64″N 121°03′09.49″E / 14.6226778°N 121.0526361°E / 14.6226778; 121.0526361
Owned by	Department of Transportation and Communications Light Rail Transit Authority
Line(s)	LRT Line 2
Platforms	Side platforms
Tracks	3 (1 reserve, 2 in service)
Connections	Transfer to Yellow Line via walkway.
Construction
Structure type	Overpass
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	AC
History
Opened	April 5, 2003
Services
Preceding station   Manila LRT   Following station Anonas toward Santolan LRT-2 Betty Go-Belmonte toward Recto Preceding station   Manila MRT   Following station Kamuning toward North Avenue MRT-3 Transfer at: Araneta Center–Cubao Santolan toward Taft Avenue

Araneta Center-Cubao LRT Station, usually called Cubao LRT Station, is a station on the Manila Light Rail Transit System Line 2 (LRT-2). The station is located in Cubao in Quezon City and is named because of its location in the district of the same name and its location near the famed Araneta Center, one of the Philippines' most recognized shopping centers.

The station is the eighth station for trains headed to Santolan and the fourth station for trains headed to Recto.

Araneta Center-Cubao station serves as the terminus between the line. The station layout is composed of three platforms: The two main platforms serve the entire system (Eastbound and Westbound) and an extra platform serves as a terminus. The extra platform is found under the main platforms where the concourse area can also be found.

Nearby landmarks

The most recognizable landmark that the station is located at is Araneta Center, home to popular shopping malls such as Gateway Mall, Ali Mall and Farmers Plaza. The Araneta Center complex is also home to the Philippines' biggest stadium and concert venue, the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Also located on the opposite side of the Araneta Center Complex is the Diamond Arcade which is a smaller mall across Gateway Mall.

Transportation links

Due to its location at Araneta Center, Araneta Center–Cubao station is a major transportation hub. Buses stop at the Araneta Center bus terminal within the complex and jeepneys, taxis and cycle rickshaws are available. Traffic regulations, however, prohibit cycle rickshaws on EDSA and Aurora Boulevard.

The station is also the transit point for commuters riding the Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3, or MRT-3. It is connected to its namesake station via a walkway that goes through the Gateway Mall, past the Smart Araneta Coliseum and through New Farmer's Plaza to the station's entrance just outside New Farmer's Plaza.

Station layout

See also

• List of rail transit stations in Metro Manila
• Manila Light Rail Transit System