Shin Kani Station Explained


Shin Kani Station
Native Name:新可児駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:228 Shimoedo Imahiro, Kani-shi, Gifu-ken 509-0203
Country:Japan
Operator: Meitetsu
Line: Meitetsu Hiromi Line
Distance:14.9 km from
Platforms:1 bay platform
Tracks:3
Code:HM06
Status:Staffed
Opened:1 October 1928
Passengers:2,510 daily
Pass Year:FY2015
Map Type:Japan Gifu Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Shin Kani Station

is a railway station on the Meitetsu Hiromi Line in the city of Kani, Gifu, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu).[1]

Lines

Shin Kani Station is served by the Meitetsu Hiromi Line, and is located 14.9 kilometers from the starting point of the line at . It is located close to Kani Station operated by JR Central on the Taita Line for and .

Layout

The station has a bay platform with two bays, serving three tracks. Platform 1 serves trains bound for Mitake. Although the line from Shin Kani to Mitake is a continuation of the same Hiromi Line from Inuyama, the lines are physically disconnected at Shin Kani Station and passengers wishing to go beyond Shin Kani must transfer at this station. There is a second wicket within the station for such passengers. Therefore, passengers transferring must pass through one set of gates, and passengers starting their trip at Shin Kani must pass through two sets of gates. Platform 1 supports trains with no more than two cars, so only wanman driver-only operation trains can go from Shin Kani to Mitake.

Platform 2 and Platform 3 both serve trains bound for Inuyama. Platform 2 can support trains with no more than 4 cars, and Platform 3 can support trains with no more than 6 cars.

There is one exit. When leaving, there is a convenience store on the left and ticket machines and a staff window on the right. Outside the station are taxis and on the station's right, when exiting, is the JR Central Kani Station.

Platforms

History

The station opened on 1 October 1928 as . It was renamed on 16 February 1930, and was renamed Shin Kani Station on 1 April 1982.

Surrounding area

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://www.meitetsu.co.jp/rosenzu/line12/eki/1173784_1166.asp . ja:新可児 . Shin Kani . Nagoya Railroad . Japanese. 22 November 2010.