Chikushi Station Explained

Chikushi Station
Native Name:筑紫駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:2-chōme Chikushi, Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka-ken 818-0025
Country:Japan
Coordinates:33.4628°N 130.5531°W
Operator: Nishi-Nippon Railroad
Line: Tenjin Ōmuta Line
Distance:20.8 km from
Platforms:2 island platforms
Structure:elevated
Code:T17
Passengers:7006
Pass Year:FY2022
Map Type:Japan Fukuoka Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Chikushi Station
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Mapframe-Zoom:17

is a passenger railway station located in the city of Chikushino, Fukuoka, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Nishi-Nippon Railroad (NNR), and has station number T17.[1]

Lines

The station is served by the Nishitetsu Tenjin Ōmuta Line and is 20.8 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.[1]

Station layout

The station consists of a two island platforms with an elevated station building. The station is staffed.[1]

Adjacent stations

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History

The station opened on 12 April 1924 as a station on the Kyushu Railway. The company merged with the Kyushu Electric Tramway on 19 September 1942. The company changed its name to Nishi-Nippon Railway three days later, on 22 September 1942.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2022, the station was used by 7006 passengers daily. [2]

Surrounding area

The station is located in the southern part of Chikushino City. There are residential areas surrounding the station.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Kawashima, Ryōzō. ja: 図説: 日本の鉄道 四国・九州ライン 全線・全駅・全配線・第4巻 福岡エリア. 2013 . Kodansha. 9784062951630. Japan Railways Illustrated. Shikoku and Kyushu. All lines, all stations, all track layouts. Volume 4 Fukuoka Area. Japanese. 35, 72.
  2. Web site: 駅別乗降人員(2022年度1日平均、単位:人). Nishi-Nippon Railway. 2023-09-08.