Jōetsu International Skiing Ground Station Explained

Jōetsu International Skiing Ground Station
Native Name:上越国際スキー場前駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Kabanosawa, Minamiuonuma-shi, Niigata-ken 949-6431
Country:Japan
Status:Unstaffed
Operator: JR East
Line: Joetsu Line
Elevation:208.9 m
Distance:105.6 km from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Accessible:No access
Former:Jōetsukokusaisukījōmae
Map Type:Japan

is a railway station on the Joetsu Line in the city of Minamiuonuma, Niigata, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Lines

Jōetsu International Skiing Ground Station is served by the Joetsu Line, and is located 105.6 kilometers from the starting point of the line at .

Station layout

The station is unstaffed and consists of two elevated side platforms serving two tracks. The platforms are long enough to handle four-car trains.[1] There is no access between the two platforms except via the road passing beneath the tracks. Simple prefab waiting rooms are provided at ground level on either side of the station, as there are no shelter facilities on the platforms.

Platforms

History

The station opened on 27 December 1997.[1]

Surrounding area

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Japan Railfan Club Niigata Branch . ja: 新潟県鉄道全駅 増補改訂版 . The databook of all railroad stations in Niigata (Revised edition) . Niigata Nippo Jigyousha Corp. . 30 June 2015 . Japan . Japanese . 165. 978-4-86132-606-6.