 Nishi-Biwajima Station 西枇杷島駅 | |
|---|---|
 Nishi Biwajima Station , July 2008 | |
| General information | |
| Location | 37-2 Nishi Biwajima-cho, Kawaguchi, Kiyosu-shi, Aichi-ken 452-0042 Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°11′42″N 136°51′55″E / 35.19500°N 136.86528°E |
| Line(s) | ■ Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line |
| Distance | 71.6 kilometers from Toyohashi |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Other information | |
| Status | Unstaffed |
| Station code | NH41 |
| Website | Official website |
| History | |
| Opened | January 23, 1914 |
| Passengers | |
| FY2013 | 830 |
| Location | |
  Nishi Biwajima Station Location within Aichi Prefecture  Nishi Biwajima Station Nishi Biwajima Station (Japan) | |
Platforms
Nishi Biwajima Station (西枇杷島駅, Nishi Biwajima-eki) is a railway station in the city of Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, operated by Meitetsu.
Lines
Nishi Biwajima Station is served by the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line, and is located 71.6 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Toyohashi.
Station layout
The station has two unnumbered island platforms connected by a level crossing. The station has automated ticket machines, Manaca automated turnstiles and is unattended.
Platforms
| South | ■ Nagoya Main Line | For Meitetsu-Ichinomiya and Meitetsu-Gifu |
| North | ■ Nagoya Main Line | For Meitetsu-Nagoya and Kanayama |
Junctions
Biwajima Junction as seen from the south, with the Meitetsu Main Line on the left and the Inuyama Line on the right
Adjacent stations
| ← | Service | → | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line | ||||
| Rapid Express: Does not stop at this station | ||||
| Express: Does not stop at this station | ||||
| Semi Express: Does not stop at this station | ||||
| Higashi-Biwajima | Local | Futatsuiri | ||
Station history
Nishi Biwajima Station was opened on January 23, 1914.[1] The station was closed in 1944 due to World War II, and was reopened on August 1, 1944.
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2013, the station was used by an average of 830 passengers daily.
Surrounding area
- Nishi Biwajima Elementary School
See also
References
External links
Media related to Nishi-Biwajima Station at Wikimedia Commons
- Official web page (in Japanese)
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