Biñan station (or Biñang station)[1] is a railway station located on the South Main Line in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines.

Biñan
PNR Biñan station
General information
LocationGeneral Malvar Street, San Vicente
Biñan, Laguna
Philippines
Coordinates14°19′53.04″N 121°4′52.25″E / 14.3314000°N 121.0811806°E / 14.3314000; 121.0811806
Owned byPhilippine National Railways
Operated byPhilippine National Railways
Line(s)  South Main Line
Planned: South Commuter
PlatformsSide platforms
Tracks1, 1 siding track has been covered by the new platform
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
AccessibleYes
Other information
Station codeÑA
History
OpenedSeptember 2, 1908 (1908-09-02)
Rebuilt2013
Services
Preceding station PNR Following station
Golden City 1
towards Tutuban
Metro South Commuter Santa Rosa
towards IRRI
Alabang
towards Tutuban
Bicol Express Calamba
towards Legazpi
Isarog Limited Calamba
towards Naga
Future services
Preceding station PNR Following station
Pacita NSCR Commuter Santa Rosa
towards Calamba
Pacita
towards Tutuban
Preceding station Manila MRT Following station
Pacita Metro Manila Subway Santa Rosa
towards Calamba
Location
Biñan is located in Laguna
Biñan
Biñan
Location in Laguna
Biñan is located in Luzon
Biñan
Biñan
Location in Luzon
Biñan is located in Philippines
Biñan
Biñan
Location in the Philippines

The station, one of two train stations within the city, is the main station serving the city of Biñan, and was the terminus for Commuter Express trips between Metro Manila and its southern suburbs. Major landmarks near the station include Central Mall Biñan, Forest Lake Memorial Park, Olivarez Plaza, and the main campus of the University of Perpetual Help System JONELTA.

History

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The section of the Main Line South from San Pedro to Biñan was opened on September 2, 1908. The station is the first railway station serving Biñan.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Manila Railroad Stations List for 1923, 1932, and 1960, and PNR Stations List for 1996 as cited by "PHILIPPINE RAILWAYS" (PDF). November 10, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2023.