Nigishima Station Explained

Nigishima Station
Native Name:二木島駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Style:JR Central
Address:540 Nigishima-cho, Kumano-shi, Mie-ken 519-4204
Country:Japan
Operator: JR Tōkai
Line: Kisei Main Line
Distance:146.8 km from
Platforms:1 side platform
Tracks:1
Structure:Ground level
Status:Unstaffed
Opened:15 July 1959
Passengers:19 daily
Pass Year:FY2019
Map Type:Japan Mie Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Nigishima Station

is a passenger railway station in located in the city of Kumano, Mie Prefecture, Japan, operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Tōkai).

Lines

Nigishima Station is served by the Kisei Main Line, and is located 146.8km (91.2miles) from the terminus of the line at Kameyama Station.

Station layout

The station consists of a single side platform serving bi-directional traffic. The small wooden station building dates from the original construction of the line.The station is unattended.

Platforms

History

Nigishima Station opened on 15 July 1959 as a station on the Japan National Railways (JNR) Kisei Main Line. The station has been unattended since 21 December 1983. The station was absorbed into the JR Central network upon the privatization of the JNR on 1 April 1987.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 19 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[1]

Surrounding area

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://www.pref.mie.lg.jp/common/07/ci500002761.htm. ja:三重県統計書. Mie Prefectural Statistics. 2020. Mie Prefecture. Japan. Japanese. 11 August 2020.