Ōyama Station (Tokyo) Explained


Ōyama Station
Map Dot Label:Ōyama Station
Native Name:大山駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:4-1 Ōyama-chō, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo
Country:Japan
Operator: Tobu Railway
Line: Tobu Tojo Line
Distance:3.0 km from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Structure:Ground station
Accessible:Yes
Code:TJ-04
Passengers:46,727 per day (FY2010)
Map Type:Japan

35.7485°N 139.7025°W is a railway station on the Tobu Tojo Line in Tokyo, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway.[1]

Lines

Ōyama Station is served by the Tobu Tojo Line from in Tokyo. Located between and, it is 3.0 km from the Ikebukuro terminus. Only "Local" (all-stations) services stop at this station, with eight trains per hour in each direction during the daytime.[2]

Station layout

The station consists of two side platforms serving two tracks. The station has three entrances: the south and east entrances adjoining platform 1, and the north entrance adjoining platform 2. Access between the platforms is provided by a footbridge at the west (down) end of the platforms and also be a separate footbridge with lift access. Toilet facilities are provided on both platforms.

Platforms

History

The station opened on 25 August 1931.[3]

From 17 March 2012, station numbering was introduced on the Tobu Tojo Line, with Ōyama Station becoming "TJ-04".[4]

Future plans

On 28 July 2022, a grade separation project will result in the facilities being transitioned to a new elevated station structure.[5] The project, which aims to elevate 1.6km (01miles) of the Tobu Tojo Line, is expected to cost and is expected to be completed by 2030. This will also result in the elimination of eight level crossings.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2010, the station was used by an average of 46,727 passengers daily.[6]

Surrounding area

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ōyama Station information. Japanese. Tobu Railway. 3 October 2009.
  2. Tobu Tojo Line Timetable, published March 2016
  3. Book: Terada, Hirokazu . ja: データブック日本の私鉄 . Databook: Japan's Private Railways . Neko Publishing . July 2002 . Japan . 200. 4-87366-874-3.
  4. Web site: http://www.tobu.co.jp/file/pdf/017af1e69f2ac63a8b2dea3d14de7a49/120209_1.pdf?date=20120313092459. ja:「東武スカイツリーライン」誕生! あわせて駅ナンバリングを導入し、よりわかりやすくご案内します. Tobu Sky Tree Line created! Station numbering to be introduced at same time . 9 February 2012. Tobu News. Tobu Railway . Japanese. 20 March 2012.
  5. Web site: 28 July 2022 . 東武東上線「大山駅」付近の 連続立体交差事業(高架化)に着手します . We Will Start the Continuous Grade Separation Business (elevation) Near Tobu Tojo Line "Oyama Station": . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220728062744/https://www.tobu.co.jp/cms-pdf/releases/20220728094456xyk4vwCMgpovoGxMWVOYVQ.pdf . 28 July 2022 . 18 September 2022 . tobu.co.jp.
  6. Web site: http://www.tobu.co.jp/rail/frail_2_2.html. ja:駅情報(乗降人員). Station information (Passenger statistics). Japanese. Japan . Tobu Railway. 14 December 2011.