Higashi-Tsuno Station Explained

Higashi-Tsuno Station
Native Name:東都農駅
Symbol Location:jp
Symbol:jrk
Style:JR Kyushu
Address:Kawakita, Tsuno-cho, Koyu-gun, Miyazaki-ken 889-120
Country:Japan
Coordinates:32.2903°N 131.582°W
Operator: JR Kyushu
Line: Nippō Main Line
Distance:294.1 km from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Structure:At grade
Parking:Available
Bicycle:Bike shed
Accessible:No - platforms linked by footbridge
Status:Unstaffed
Passengers:51 daily
Pass Year:FY2016
Map Type:Japan Miyazaki Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Higashi-Tsuno Station
Mapframe:yes
Mapframe-Zoom:17

is a passenger railway station located in the town of Tsuno, Miyazaki, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu and is on the Nippō Main Line.[1]

Lines

The station is served by the Nippō Main Line and is located 294.1 km from the starting point of the line at . Only local trains stop at this station.

Layout

The station consists of two side platforms serving two tracks at grade. There is no station building, only a simple shed has been provided on platform 1 as a waiting room for passengers. A bike shed is provided at the station forecourt which also has ample space for parking. Access to the opposite side platform is by means of a footbridge; however, this platform is used as a siding and in normal operations all trains use platform 1.[2] [3]

Platforms

History

Japanese National Railways (JNR) opened the station on 21 August 1952 as an additional station on the existing track of the Nippō Main Line. Baggage handling was suspended in 1974 and the station became unattended at that time. With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR Kyushu.[4]

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2016, the station was used by an average of 51 passengers (boarding only) per day.[5]

Surrounding area

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JR Kyushu Route Map. JR Kyushu. 23 February 2018.
  2. Web site: 東都農. Higashi-Tsuno. 20 May 2018. hacchi-no-he.net.
  3. 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6巻 熊本 大分 エリア. 2013 . Kodansha. 9784062951654. Japan Railways Illustrated. Shikoku and Kyushu. All lines, all stations, all track layouts. Volume 6 Kumamoto Ōita Area. ja. 52, 85.
  4. Book: Imao, Keisuke. ja: 日本鉄道旅行地図帳 12号 九州 沖縄―全線・全駅・全廃線 . 2009 . Mook. 9784107900302. Japan Rail Travel Atlas No. 12 Kyushu Okinawa - all lines, all stations and disused lines. ja. 62–3.
  5. Web site: 宮崎県統計年鑑 鉄道輸送実績(1日平均). Miyazaki Prefecture Statistics Yearbook Railway Transportation Record (daily average). 6 May 2018. Miyazaki Prefectural Government website. 7 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180507003236/http://stat.pref.miyazaki.lg.jp/modules/stat/tkav00101.php?tk_id=2012000061&tk_no=009. dead. See the table for 平成28年度 [fiscal 2016].