Rikuzen-Koizumi Station Explained

Rikuzen-Koizumi Station
Native Name:陸前小泉駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Motoyoshida-cho Shimojuku 38, Kesennuma, Miyagi
Country:Japan
Coordinates:38.7668°N 141.5091°W
Operator: JR East
Line: Kesennuma Line
Platforms:1 side platform
Opened:11 December 1977
Closed:11 March 2011
Map Type:Japan

thumb|270px|right|Rikuzen-Koizumi Station after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami was a JR East railway station located in the city of Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The station was completely destroyed by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and services have now been replaced by a provisional bus rapid transit line.

Lines

Rikuzen-Koizumi Station was served by the Kesennuma Line, and was located 48.7 rail kilometers from the terminus of the line at Maeyachi Station.

Station layout

Rikuzen-Koizumi Station had one side platform serving a single bi-directional track. The station was unattended.

History

Rikuzen-Koizumi Station opened on 11 December 1977. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the Japan National Railways (JNR) on April 1, 1987. The station was completely destroyed by 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, and rail services have now been replaced by a bus rapid transit line.

Surrounding area

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