Matsuo-Hachimantai Station Explained

Matsuo-Hachimantai Station
Style:JR East
Native Name:松尾八幡平駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:109, dai-3 Jiwari, Matsuo, Hachimantai-shi, Iwate-ken 028-7305
Country:Japan
Operator: JR East
Line: Hanawa Line
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Distance:17.8 km from
Structure:At grade
Status:Unstaffed
Opened:October 30, 1927
Former:Iwate-Matsuo Station (until 1988)
Map Type:Japan

is a railway station on the Hanawa Line in the city of Hachimantai, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Lines

Matsuo-Hachimantai Station is served by the 106.9 km Hanawa Line, and is located 17.8 kilometers from the starting point of the line at .

Station layout

Matsuo-Hachimantai Station has two opposed side platforms connected by a level crossing. The station is unattended.

Platforms

History

The station opened on November 10, 1926, as, serving the village of Matsuo.[1] The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of JNR on April 1, 1987.[1] It was renamed Matsuo-Hachimantai Station on March 13, 1988.[1]

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. 504. 4-533-02980-9.