PITX station
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| Other names | Asia World | ||||||||||
| Location | Beside Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange, Kennedy Road, Don Galo, Parañaque | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 14°30′31″N 120°59′29″E / 14.50848°N 120.99128°E | ||||||||||
| Owned by | Light Rail Transit Authority | ||||||||||
| Line(s) | Line 1 | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 (2 side)[1] | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2[1] | ||||||||||
| Bus routes |  1 4 5 6 7 14 18 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 43 47 52 55 via PITX | ||||||||||
| Connections |  Parañaque Integrated Terminal ExchangeMetro Manila Subway (proposed) | ||||||||||
| Construction | |||||||||||
| Structure type | Elevated | ||||||||||
| Parking | Yes (PITX) | ||||||||||
| Accessible | Platforms: All platforms | ||||||||||
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| Opened | November 16, 2024 | ||||||||||
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PITX station,[2][3] also referred to as Asia World station, is an elevated Light Rail Transit (LRT) station located on the LRT Line 1 (LRT-1) system in Parañaque. Named after the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) which is interconnected through the station, the station is part of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project, which was opened to the public on November 16, 2024. It is situated between the Manila–Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) and Kennedy Road. It is the third station for trains headed to Fernando Poe Jr., the twenty-third station for trains headed to Dr. Santos, and is one of the five LRT-1 stations in Parañaque; the others are Redemptorist–Aseana, MIA Road, Ninoy Aquino Avenue, and Dr. Santos.
History
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The station, known as Asia World station during its inception, was first planned as part of the Line 1 South Extension plan, which calls for a mostly elevated extension of approximately 11.7 kilometers (7.3 mi). The extension will have 8 passenger stations with an option for 2 future stations (Manuyo Uno and Talaba).[4] The project was first approved on August 25, 2000, and the implementing agreement for the project was approved on January 22, 2002.[5] However, construction for the extension was repeatedly delayed until the project was shelved years later.
The plans for the southern extension project were restarted as early as 2012 during the Benigno Aquino III administration and was expected to begin construction in 2014, but was delayed due to right of way issues. The issues were resolved in 2016 and the project broke ground on May 4, 2017.[6] Meanwhile, construction works on the south extension began on May 7, 2019, after the right of way acquisitions were cleared.[5]
During the construction period, the station was identified as Asia World station, after the Asiaworld development, where it is situated. However, nearing the end of the construction, it was officially renamed as PITX station, after the nearby Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), which was opened in 2018, although the old name is still shown on signages at the station.[3]
On November 15, 2024, Phase 1 of the extension, where the station is part of, was inaugurated by President Bongbong Marcos; the LRMC management announced the start of its commercial operations to be on the following day.[7][8]
Station layout
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PITX station is accessible from Kennedy Road at ground level or from the third level of PITX, which is linked to the west platform. The two platforms are connected by a pedestrian overpass crossing the two tracks inside the station, allowing commuters to catch a train going in the opposite direction without paying a new fare. Staircases, escalators (also installed at other LRT-1 extension stations), and elevators connect the platforms to the concourse on the ground level. Ticket booths are located on the ground-level concourse and next to the west platform, respectively. Public restrooms, lactation room, and first-aid room are also found inside the station.[9]
Nearby landmarks
[edit]The station serves as a connection to the intermodal Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX).[10][11][12] Hotel Sogo Macapagal, various condominiums and office buildings, and the Marina Bay Town subdivisions, all in Asiaworld, are also located nearby.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b officiallrt1 (November 10, 2023). "LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 on track for Q4 2024 opening". Light Rail Manila Corporation. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Uson, Melanie (August 12, 2024). "LOOK: Upcoming railway system to connect seven train lines in Greater Manila Area". l!fe · The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ a b "LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 ready to serve passengers". Light Rail Manila Corporation. 2024-11-16. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "Project Update: The Line 1 South Extension Project". Light Rail Transit Authority. Archived from the original on April 30, 2006. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
- ^ a b Orellana, Faye (May 7, 2019). "Construction of LRT-1 Cavite extension begins". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "LRMC breaks ground on LRT-1 Cavite Extension project". Light Rail Manila Corporation. May 4, 2017. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ Gita Carlo, Ruth Abbey (November 15, 2024). "PBBM: 'More reliable' transport with LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Bajo, Anna Felicia (November 7, 2024). "LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 partial opening this November —DOTR". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ "TOUR: Bagong LRT-1 station rekta na sa PITX". ABS-CBN News (in Filipino). November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ "PH's first intermodal terminal to open in Parañaque next month". Manila Bulletin News. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ Charm, Neil (October 7, 2018). "Megawide poised to launch Parañaque transport terminal in November | BusinessWorld". www.bworldonline.com. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ Savills, KMC. "Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange | KMC Savills". kmcmaggroup.com. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
External links
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Media related to Asia World station at Wikimedia Commons
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