España station is a railway station located on the South Main Line in the city of

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. It derives its name from its location in

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. The station is the third station for trains headed south from Tutuban.

Nearby landmarks

Major landmarks near the station include the

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, Dominican School Manila, the Ramon Magsaysay High School, the Legarda Elementary School, and the España Tower.

Transportation links

España station is served by buses,

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, and

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which ply routes along España Boulevard.

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s also serve the vicinity around the station.

Reconstruction

The station will be reconstructed as part of the PNR Calamba section of the North–South Commuter Railway. However, the station will be moved by approximately northwest from the present station.

References

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