Araneta Center–Cubao station (LRT)


Araneta Center–Cubao station, also called as Araneta–Cubao station or simply Cubao station, is a station on the Manila Light Rail Transit System Line 2. The station is located in Cubao in Quezon City and is named after the old name of Araneta City, a mixed-use development.
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 of the line. The station layout is composed of three platforms: The two main platforms serve the entire system 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. It is currently unused.
It first commenced operations on April 5, 2003.

Nearby establishments

The most recognizable landmark that the station is located at is the Araneta City, which hosts shopping malls such as Gateway Mall, Ali Mall and Farmers Plaza. The Araneta City 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 City, 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 Line 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 Farmers Plaza.

Station layout