North Avenue station (MRT)

North Avenue station is an elevated Metro Rail Transit (MRT) station located on the MRT Line 3 (MRT-3) system in Diliman, Quezon City. Located on the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), it is named after the adjacent North Avenue, which intersects the highway. It is the current northern terminus of the line.

North Avenue
General information
LocationEDSA, Bagong Pag-asa
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Philippines
Owned byMetro Rail Transit Corporation
Operated byDepartment of Transportation
Line(s)     MRT Line 3
Platforms2 (2 side)
Tracks2
Connections E  North Avenue
Construction
Structure typeElevated
ParkingYes (TriNoma)
AccessibleConcourse: All entrances
Platforms: All platforms
Other information
Station codeNA
History
OpenedDecember 15, 1999; 24 years ago (1999-12-15)
Services
Preceding station Manila MRT Following station
Terminus MRT Line 3 Quezon Avenue
towards Taft Avenue
Location
North Avenue is located in Metro Manila
North Avenue
North Avenue
Location in Metro Manila
North Avenue is located in Luzon
North Avenue
North Avenue
Location in Luzon
North Avenue is located in Philippines
North Avenue
North Avenue
Location in the Philippines

The North Avenue Depot, an underground depot where the trains of the line are kept and maintained, is located near the station. The elevated tracks terminate abruptly beyond the station, but there is sufficient room for a terminating train to leave the station and stop before switching to the opposite track and reentering the station to begin the journey south.

Nearby landmarks

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The station is directly connected to Trinoma. It is also close to SM North EDSA, one of the Philippines' largest malls. Other nearby landmarks include the Veritas Tower (home to the Veritas 846 studios), SM Cyber West Avenue, Philippine College of Surgeons, UNTV Broadcast Center, and Triangle Park, where Veterans Memorial Medical Center, Vertis North, Ayala Malls Vertis North, Philippine Science High School Main Campus, Quezon City Science High School, and Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife Center are located. The Philippine Medical Association secretariat, Phil-Am, and Sogo Hotel North EDSA are also within reach of the station.

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North Avenue station is a major hub for buses plying the EDSA route and one of the most crowded MRT-3 stations during rush hour.[1] Transport terminals are also located near the station, particularly at Trinoma and SM North EDSA, respectively, while the North Avenue bus stop of EDSA Carousel is located at the center island of EDSA, accessible directly from the station. Taxis, jeepneys, minibuses, and UV Express vans also stop in the vicinity.

Operating schedule

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The line operates from 4:30 AM PHT until 10:00 PM all days a week. It is closed for annual maintenance every Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday.

First / last train service
First train Last train
Regular Operation 4:30 AM 10:00 PM
December 24, 31 5:30 AM 8:00 PM
December 25, January 1 7:00 AM 10:30 PM
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "LOOK: Long lines of commuters build up at MRT3 stations". GMA News Online. March 5, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2022.

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