Shaw Boulevard MRT Station
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Shaw Boulevard MRT Station, also called Shaw for short, is a station on the Manila MRT
Blue Line (MRT-3). Shaw Boulevard station is one of the many elevated stations that can be found on the line and is also considered as the "central terminal" of the MRT3/Blue Line. Also, this is the only station with 2 tracks, 1 reserve route and 1 spur route
. The station is located in the Mandaluyong City
portion of Ortigas Center
and is named after Shaw Boulevard, since the station lies directly above the boulevard.
The station is the seventh station for trains headed to Taft Avenue
and the seventh station for trains headed to North Avenue
. The Shaw Boulevard station lies at the center of the MRT-3 system.
The station is near three prominent shopping centers: Shangri-La Plaza, Greenfield District (formerly EDSA Central) and Starmall (all of the aforementioned malls are connected by elevated pedestrian walkways), as well as several marketplaces and apartments. Commuters can also walk or take alternate forms of transportation to the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel and to SM Megamall
. Other landmarks closest to the station include the San Miguel Corporation
building, Lourdes School of Mandaluyong
, and the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club
.
and Mega-Taxi (air-conditioned jeepneys) terminals are located either directly below or close to the MRT station.
Buses that run along EDSA may be boarded below the station. For buses heading to Quezon City
and points north, passengers may board at either EDSA Central Mall or walk towards Shangri-La Mall or SM Megamall
. For buses heading to Makati and points south, passengers may board at either Starmall (near the jeepney terminal) or EDSA and Sultan Street (south of Parklea Center).
Passengers may board taxis at various locations near the station. The closest taxi stands include Starmall, Greenfield District (at Santo Cristo Street), and Shangri-La Plaza (at the entrance opposite Shaw Boulevard).
Manila Metro Rail Transit System
The Metro Rail Transit is Metro Manila's third rapid transit line. It forms part of the Strong Republic Transit System, which includes the Manila Light Rail Transit System. The line operates under the name Metrostar Express and is colored blue on rail maps.The line is located along the Epifanio de...
Blue Line (MRT-3). Shaw Boulevard station is one of the many elevated stations that can be found on the line and is also considered as the "central terminal" of the MRT3/Blue Line. Also, this is the only station with 2 tracks, 1 reserve route and 1 spur route
Spur route
A spur route is a short road forming a branch from a longer, more important route . A bypass or beltway is never considered a true spur route as it typically reconnects with the major road...
. The station is located in the Mandaluyong City
Mandaluyong City
The City of Mandaluyong is one of the cities and municipalities that comprise Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is bordered on the west by the country's capital, Manila, to the north by San Juan City, to the east by Quezon City and Pasig City, and by Makati City to the south...
portion of Ortigas Center
Ortigas Center
Ortigas Center is Metro Manila's second most important Philippine financial district-cum-central business district after the Makati Financial and Central Business District in Makati City. With an area of at least 100 hectares, the district is located at the boundaries of Pasig City, Mandaluyong...
and is named after Shaw Boulevard, since the station lies directly above the boulevard.
The station is the seventh station for trains headed to Taft Avenue
Taft Avenue MRT Station
Taft Avenue MRT Station is a station on the Manila MRT Blue Line , and is the only MRT station in Pasay City. Like all other MRT stations, Taft Avenue is above-ground, although it is the only station that is at grade, lying directly on flat ground...
and the seventh station for trains headed to North Avenue
North Avenue MRT Station
North Avenue MRT-3 Station, also called North for short, is a station on the Manila MRT Blue Line . North Avenue is one of the many elevated stations that can be found on the line...
. The Shaw Boulevard station lies at the center of the MRT-3 system.
The station is near three prominent shopping centers: Shangri-La Plaza, Greenfield District (formerly EDSA Central) and Starmall (all of the aforementioned malls are connected by elevated pedestrian walkways), as well as several marketplaces and apartments. Commuters can also walk or take alternate forms of transportation to the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel and to SM Megamall
SM Megamall
SM Megamall is a huge shopping mall located in the Ortigas business district of Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the 3rd SM Supermall developed and operated by SM Prime Holdings, the largest mall operator in the Philippines owned by Henry Sy Sr. The mall has two buildings interconnected with a bridge...
. Other landmarks closest to the station include the San Miguel Corporation
San Miguel Corporation
Established in 1890 as a brewery, San Miguel Corporation is Southeast Asia's largest publicly listed food, beverage and packaging company with over 17,000 employees in over 100 major facilities throughout the Asia-Pacific....
building, Lourdes School of Mandaluyong
Lourdes School of Mandaluyong
Lourdes School of Mandaluyongis a private, Catholic educational institution owned and founded by the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. The school was established in 1959 by the Capuchins in the Philippines. The school is also known by the acronym LSM, which differentiates it from its sister school,...
, and the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club
Wack Wack Golf and Country Club
Wack Wack Golf and Country Club is a golf and country club resort complex located in the city of Mandaluyong in the Philippines. The complex features two 18-hole championship courses, landscaped terrains, gardens and villas.-External links:*...
.
Transportation links
Shaw Boulevard station is a major transfer point for commuters taking other forms of transportation such as buses, taxis and jeepneys. Three major jeepneyJeepney
Jeepneys are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and are known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating...
and Mega-Taxi (air-conditioned jeepneys) terminals are located either directly below or close to the MRT station.
Buses that run along EDSA may be boarded below the station. For buses heading to Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
and points north, passengers may board at either EDSA Central Mall or walk towards Shangri-La Mall or SM Megamall
SM Megamall
SM Megamall is a huge shopping mall located in the Ortigas business district of Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the 3rd SM Supermall developed and operated by SM Prime Holdings, the largest mall operator in the Philippines owned by Henry Sy Sr. The mall has two buildings interconnected with a bridge...
. For buses heading to Makati and points south, passengers may board at either Starmall (near the jeepney terminal) or EDSA and Sultan Street (south of Parklea Center).
Passengers may board taxis at various locations near the station. The closest taxi stands include Starmall, Greenfield District (at Santo Cristo Street), and Shangri-La Plaza (at the entrance opposite Shaw Boulevard).