Nishitetsu Futsukaichi Station Explained

Nishitetsu Futsukaichi Station
Native Name:西鉄二日市駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:1-1 6-chōme Futsukaichi-Chūō, Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka-ken 818-0072
Country:Japan
Coordinates:33.502°N 130.5176°W
Operator: Nishi-Nippon Railroad
Distance:15.2 km from
Platforms:4 island platforms
Code:T13
Former:Futsukaichi (to 1939),
Kyutetsu Futsukaichi (to 1942)
Passengers:16,904
Pass Year:FY2022
Map Type:Japan Fukuoka Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Nishitetsu Futsukaichi Station
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is a junction passenger railway station located in the city of Chikushino, Fukuoka, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Nishi-Nippon Railroad (NNR), and has station number T13.[1]

Lines

The station is served by the Nishitetsu Tenjin Ōmuta Line and is 15.2 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station. It is also the terminus of the 2.4 kilometer Dazaifu Line[1]

Station layout

The station consists of a four island platforms serving 7 tracks (as one of the island platforms, Platform 1, is only half-used). The platforms are connected by footbridges. The station is staffed.[1]

Adjacent stations

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History

The station opened on 12 April 1924 as . It was renamed on 1 July 1939. The company merged with the Kyushu Electric Tramway on 19 September 1942. The company changed its name to Nishi-Nippon Railway three days later, on 22 September 1942 and the station renamed to its present name.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2022, the station was used by 16,904 passengers daily. [2]

Surrounding area

The station is located in the southern part of Chikushino City. There are residential areas surrounding the station.

See also

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Notes and References

  1. 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. 35, 72.
  2. Web site: 駅別乗降人員(2022年度1日平均、単位:人). Nishi-Nippon Railway. 2023-09-08.