Nishi-Yaizu Station Explained


Nishi-Yaizu Station
Native Name:西焼津駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Style:JR Central
Address:112-1 Koyashiki-matsubara, Yaizu-shi, Shizuoka-ken
Country:Japan
Coordinates:34.8598°N 138.2856°W
Operator: JR Central
Line: Tokaido Main Line
Distance:197.0 kilometers from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Status:Staffed
Opened:March 21, 1987
Passengers:6,096 daily
Pass Year:FY2017
Map Type:Japan Shizuoka Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Fujieda Station

is a railway station in Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Tōkai).

Lines

Nishi-Yaizu Station is served by the Tōkaidō Main Line, and is located 197.0 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Tokyo Station.

Station layout

The station has two opposing side platforms serving Track 1 and Track 2. The platforms are connected to the station building by an overpass. The station building has automated ticket machines, TOICA automated turnstiles and a staffed ticket office.

Platforms

Adjacent stations

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Station history

Nishi-Yaizu Station was opened on March 21, 1987 in response to requests from the local Yaizu city government. It is primary a commuter station, serving an industrial zone.

Station numbering was introduced to the section of the Tōkaidō Line operated JR Central in March 2018; Nishi-Yaizu Station was assigned station number CA21.[1] [2]

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 6,096 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[3]

Surrounding area

See also

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 13 December 2017 . 在来線駅に駅ナンバリングを導入します . Introducing station numbering to conventional line stations . https://web.archive.org/web/20230118061935/https://jr-central.co.jp/news/release/_pdf/000035928.pdf . 18 January 2023 . 27 February 2023 . jr-central.co.jp . ja.
  2. Web site: 14 December 2017 . JR東海,在来線に駅ナンバリングを導入 . JR Tokai Introduces Station Numbering to Conventional Lines . https://web.archive.org/web/20201101052707/https://railf.jp/news/2017/12/14/052000.html . 1 November 2020 . 28 February 2023 . Japan Railfan Magazine Online . ja.
  3. Web site: http://toukei.pref.shizuoka.jp/toukeikikakuhan/page/nenkan/documents/h29_11_06.pdf. ja:静岡県統計年鑑2017(平成29年)). 2018. Shizuoka Prefecture. Japan. Japanese. 5 July 2019.