Nishi-Tachiarai Station Explained

Nishi-Tachiarai Station
Native Name:西太刀洗駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Yamaguma, Tachiarai-machi, Mii-gun, Fukuoka-ken 830-1226
Country:Japan
Coordinates:33.4078°N 130.5994°W
Operator:25px Amagi Railway
Line: Amagi Line
Distance:8.4 km from
Platforms:1 side platform
Tracks:1
Structure:At grade
Parking:Available
Bicycle:Bike shed
Accessible:Yes - ramp to platform
Status:Unstaffed
Passengers:183
Pass Year:FY2018
Map Type:Japan Fukuoka Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Nishi-Tachiarai Station
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is a passenger railway station located in the town of Tachiarai, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the Amagi Railway, a third sector public-private partnership corporation. Although the station's address is in Tachiarai, most of the platform extends across the border into the neighboring city of Ogōri, Fukuoka.

Lines

The station is served by the Amagi Railway Amagi Line and is located 8.4 km from the start of the line at . All Amagi Line trains stop at the station.[1]

Layout

The station consists of a side platform serving a single bi-directional track. There is no station building but an enclosed shelter is provided on the platform for waiting passengers. Access to the platform is by a flight of steps or a ramp. A bike shed is provided by the station entrance and parking for cars is available.[2] [3] [4]

Platforms

History

Japanese Government Railways (JGR) opened the station was opened on 28 April 1939 as an intermediate station on its Amagi Line between and . On 1 April 1986, control of the station was handed over to the Amagi Railway.[5]

Surrounding area

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 甘木鉄道時刻表. Amagi Railway Timetable. 25 February 2018. www.amatetsu.jp.
  2. Web site: 西太刀洗. Nishi-Tachiarai. 25 February 2018. hacchi-no-he.net.
  3. 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4巻 福岡エリア. 2013 . Kodansha. 9784062951630. Japan Railways Illustrated. Shikoku and Kyushu. All lines, all stations, all track layouts. Volume 4 Fukuoka Area. Japanese. 28, 83.
  4. Web site: 今隈・西太刀洗 周辺. Imaguna Nishi-Tachiarai Surrounding Area. 25 February 2018. noritai-amatetu.com Website of the Society for the Promotion of the AmagiRailway.
  5. Book: Terada, Hirokazu . ja: データブック日本の私鉄 . Databook: Japan's Private Railways . Neko Publishing . 19 January 2013 . Japan . Japanese . 182, 309 . 978-4-7770-1336-4.