Recto LRT Station

Recto
Manila Light Rail Transit System
Recto Terminal Station
Location	C.M. Recto Avenue Santa Cruz, Manila
Coordinates	14°36′12.59″N 120°59′00.25″E / 14.6034972°N 120.9834028°E / 14.6034972; 120.9834028Coordinates: 14°36′12.59″N 120°59′00.25″E / 14.6034972°N 120.9834028°E / 14.6034972; 120.9834028
Owned by	Department of Transportation and Communications Light Rail Transit Authority
Line(s)	LRT Line 2
Platforms	Side platforms
Tracks	2
Connections	Transfer to Green Line via elevated walkway to Doroteo Jose Station
Construction
Structure type	Overpass
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	RE
History
Opened	October 29, 2004
Services
Preceding station   Manila LRT   Following station Bambang toward Roosevelt LRT-1 Transfer at: Doroteo Jose Carriedo toward Baclaran Legarda toward Santolan LRT-2 Terminus

Recto LRT Station is the western terminus station of the Manila Light Rail Transit System Line 2 (LRT-2), located in Recto Avenue, Santa Cruz, Manila. It is the first and last station for trains headed to and from Santolan. Its convenient location has helped create many businesses in the area, from the number of hotels and motels to restaurants and shops, with a good majority of them being a short walk from the station.

Nearby landmarks

The station is near popular shopping centers like Isetann Recto, Odeon Terminal Mall, Ever Gotesco Manila Plaza, Arranque Market and Central Market. The famous bargain capital of Divisoria and the old grand central terminal of Tutuban are also within a few minutes' walk or jeepney ride from the station. Other nearby landmarks include Nice Hotel, the Manila Grand Opera Hotel, Fabella Memorial Hospital and Manila City Jail (Bilibid Viejo). Due to its position being near the University Belt, the station is also close to educational institutions such as Far Eastern University, Chiang Kai Shek College, Arellano High School, University of the East and Saint Stephen's High School.

Transportation links

True to its name, Recto station is a major transportation hub. Buses, jeepneys and cycle rickshaws all stop at a transportation terminal that lies under the Doroteo Jose-Recto walkway. The terminal lies on C.M. Recto Avenue.

Recto station serves as the transfer point for commuters riding the Line 1 to either Baclaran or Roosevelt Stations via a crossway to Doroteo Jose Station.

Station layout

Gallery

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  A train at the station's eastbound track
• 
  The end of the train tracks looking towards the station

See also

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

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