Nishi-Hamada Station Explained

Nishi-Hamada Station
Native Name:西浜田駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Style:JR West
Address:1445, Atsuta-chō, Hamada-shi, Shimane-ken 697-0062
Country:Japan
Owned: West Japan Railway Company
Operator: West Japan Railway Company
Line: San'in Main Line
Distance:478.7km (297.5miles) from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Connections: Bus stop
Structure:At grade
Status:Unstaffed
Former:Iwami-Nagahama (to 1949)
Passengers:141
Pass Year:FY2020
Map Type:Japan Shimane Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Nishi-Hamada Station
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is a passenger railway station located in the city of Hamada, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]

Lines

Nishi-Hamada Station is served by the JR West San'in Main Line, and is located 478.7 kilometers from the terminus of the line at . Only local trains stop at this station.

Station layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms, connected by a footbridge. The platforms are not parallel. The station is unattended.

History

Nishi-Hamada Station was opened on 10 March 1922 as . It was renamed 15 December 1949 . Freight operations were discontinued on 7 November 1982. With the privatization of the Japan National Railway (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the aegis of the West Japan railway Company (JR West).

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2020, the station was used by an average of 141 passengers daily.[2]

Surrounding area

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Kawashima, Reizo. 山陽・山陰ライン 全線・全駅・全配線 第6巻 広島東部・呉エリア. Sanyo/Sanin Line - All Lines, All Stations 6 east Hiroshima/Kure Area. Japanese. 2012. Kodansha. 978-4-06-295155-5.
  2. https://pref.shimane-toukei.jp/index.php?view=23457 Shimane Prefecture Statistical Yearbook