Fukagawa Station Explained

Fukagawa Station should not be confused with Fukugawa Station.

Fukagawa Station
Native Name:深川駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Style:JR Hokkaido
Address:1-9-4 Fukagawa-shi, Hokkaido
Country:Japan
Coordinates:43.7211°N 142.0417°W
Platforms:2 side platforms + 1 island platform
Tracks:4
Structure:At grade
Code:A24
Map Type:Japan
Map Dot Label:Fukagawa Station

is a railway station in Fukagawa, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido).

Lines

Fukagawa Station is served by the Hakodate Main Line, and is also the starting point of the 50.1 km Rumoi Main Line to .

Station structure

The station has three ground-level platforms (two side platforms and one island platform) serving four tracks.

Platforms

History

The station opened on 16 July 1898.[1] With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR Hokkaido.[1] The Shinmei Line which connected this station to Nayoro Station closed in 1995.

Surrounding area

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: ja: 停車場変遷大辞典 国鉄・JR編. Station Transition Directory - JNR/JR. JTB . Ishino. Tetsu. 1998 . Japan . Japanese . II. 822 . 4-533-02980-9.