Antipolo station
{{Short description|LRT Line 2 station in Antipolo, Rizal}}
{{Infobox station
| name = Antipolo
| type =
| symbol = 2
| symbol_location = manila
| map_type = Luzon mainland#Philippines
| map_caption = Location in Luzon##Location in the Philippines
| image =
LRT Antipolo, Rizal, Jul 2024.jpg
| image_caption =
| address = Marilaque Highway, Mayamot
Antipolo, Rizal
| country = Philippines
| coordinates = {{Coord|14|37|29|N|121|7|16|E|type:railwaystation_region:PH_scale:10000|display=inline,title}}
| line = {{rail color box|system=Manila LRT|line=2|inline=yes}}
| former = Masinag (2015–2021)
| connections = {{rint|bus|1}} {{RouteBox|3|List of bus routes in Metro Manila|#1c990c|white}} Antipolo - Quiapo
{{rint|bus}} East Gate Business Center and Terminal
| structure = Elevated
| platform = 2 (2 side)
| tracks = 2
| parking = Yes (SM City Masinag)
| bicycle =
| passengers =
| pass_year =
| pass_percent =
| opened = {{start date and age|2021|7|5}}
| rebuilt =
| services = {{Adjacent stations|system=Manila LRT|line1=2|right1=Marikina–Pasig}}
| accessible = Concourse: Both entrances
Platforms: All platforms
| code =
| owned = Department of Transportation
Light Rail Transit Authority
| zone =
| route_map =
| status = Operational
}}
Antipolo station, formerly known as Masinag station, is the current eastern terminus of the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) system. It opened on July 5, 2021 and is the line's easternmost station, situated on the stretch of Marikina–Infanta Highway near the intersection of Sumulong Highway in Antipolo, Rizal. It is the first LRT station outside Metro Manila to be operational.
History
File:Line 2 Masinag Station Exterior.jpg
Antipolo station was constructed as part of the Line 2 East Extension, which called for a {{convert|4|km|sp=us|adj=on}} extension eastward from Santolan station and the construction of two stations.{{Cite web|url=http://www.lrta.gov.ph/future_l2ex.htm|title=Project Update: The Line 2 Extension (East/West) Project|website=Light Rail Transit Authority|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310004701/http://www.lrta.gov.ph/future_l2ex.htm|archive-date=2012-03-10|access-date=2021-05-11}}
Construction of the Line 2 east extension began in September 2015 while the construction of Antipolo and Marikina stations began in May 2017. The expected opening was supposed to be in the fourth quarter of 2020, but was postponed repeatedly due to the COVID-19 pandemic{{cite news |author1=Rey, Aika |title=COVID-19 curbs delay East Extension opening to June 23 |url=https://www.rappler.com/business/covid-19-curbs-delay-lrt2-east-extension-opening-june-2021 |publisher=Rappler |date=16 April 2021 |access-date=16 April 2021}} and various circumstances in integrating the east extension to the line's existing systems.{{Cite news|title=East Extension Project inauguration moved; weekend closures announced|url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/6/21/lrt-2-extension-project-inauguration-postponed.html|publisher=CNN Philippines|date=June 21, 2021|access-date=June 22, 2021|archive-date=June 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621175511/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/6/21/lrt-2-extension-project-inauguration-postponed.html|url-status=dead}} Earlier, the station was called Masinag Station, however, it was renamed in early 2021 for its location in Antipolo.
The east extension was inaugurated on July 1, 2021 by President Rodrigo Duterte, and Antipolo station opened on July 5, 2021. Rides for the East Extension were free of charge until July 18, 2021.{{Cite news|title=Duterte: Free rides from Antipolo to Santolan stations, vice versa for 2 weeks|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/metro/793717/duterte-free-rides-from-antipolo-to-santolan-stations-vice-versa-for-2-weeks/story/|website=GMA News|date=July 1, 2021|access-date=July 1, 2021}}{{cite news |first=Leandre |last=Garcia |date=2021-07-05 |title=The new stations in Marikina-Pasig and Antipolo are now operational |url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/motoring-news/lrt-2-east-extension-opening-a4354-20210705 |work=Top Gear Philippines |access-date=2021-07-05}}{{cite news|title=Duterte inaugurates east extension|url=https://ppp.gov.ph/in_the_news/duterte-inaugurates-lrt-2-east-extension/ |work=Public-Private Partnership Center |access-date=2021-10-26}} Due to the location's elevation for a possible future extension to Cogeo, the height between the ground and concourse levels is equivalent to three levels. As such, the end of the line after the switching tracks has provisions for a continuation.{{Cite web|date=March 2014|title=ROADMAP FOR TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FOR METRO MANILA AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS (REGION III®ION IV-A)|url=https://openjicareport.jica.go.jp/pdf/12149654.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=July 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627170121/https://openjicareport.jica.go.jp/pdf/12149654.pdf |archive-date=2020-06-27 }}
Nearby landmarks
The station is situated nearby SM City Masinag, and East Gate Business Center and Terminal Center via walkway which is a transport terminal for buses, e-jeeps and tricycles bound for Padilla-Paenaan and city proper of Antipolo. Other adjacent landmarks include the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Cornel Medical Center, and Metro Antipolo Hospital and Medical Center. Residential subdivisions such as Kingsville Executive Village, Vermont Park Executive Village, Golden Meadows Executive Village, and Filinvest East Homes are found in the vicinity of the station.