Nishi-Ōzu Station Explained


Nishi-Ōzu Station
Native Name:西大洲駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Style:JR Shikoku
Address:Azo, Ōzu City, Ehime Prefecture 795-0025
Country:Japan
Distance: from
Platforms:1 side platform
Tracks:1
Structure:At grade
Bicycle:Bike shed
Accessible:Yes - ramp to platform
Code:U15
Status:Unstaffed
Passengers:80
Pass Year:FY2019
Map Type:Japan Ehime Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Nishi-Ōzu Station

is a passenger railway station located in the city of Ōzu, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "U15".[1]

Lines

Nishi-Ōzu Station is served by the JR Shikoku Yosan Line and is located 245.3 km from the start of the line at . Only local trains stop at the station and the eastbound trains terminate at . Connections with other services are needed to travel further east of Matsuyama on the line.[2]

Layout

The station consists of a side platform serving a single track. There is no station building, only a simple shelter for waiting passengers. A ramp leads up to the platform from the access road. A bike shed is provided near the base of the ramp.[3] [4] [5]

History

Japanese National Railways (JNR) opened the station as an added stop on the existing Yosan Line on 20 October 1961. With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku.

Surrounding area

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shikoku Railway Route Map. JR Shikoku. 27 December 2017.
  2. Web site: Nishi-Ōzu Station Timetable. JR Shikoku. 14 January 2018.
  3. Web site: 西大洲駅. Nishi-Ōzu. 14 January 2018. hacchi-no-he.net.
  4. Web site: 西大洲駅. Nishi-Ōzu Station. 14 January 2018. shikoku.org.uk.
  5. 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2巻 四国西部エリア. 2013 . Kodansha. 9784062951616. Japan Railways Illustrated. Shikoku and Kyushu. All lines, all stations, all track layouts. Volume 2 Western Shikoku. ja. 31, 70.