Shingū-Chūō Station Explained

Shingū-Chūō Station
Native Name:新宮中央駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Symbol Location:jp
Symbol:jrk
Style:JR Kyushu
Address:2-chōme-1 Chūō Ekimae, Shingu-cho, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka-ken 811-0120
Country:Japan
Coordinates:33.7117°N 130.4492°W
Operator: JR Kyushu
Line: Kagoshima Main Line
Distance:63.4 km from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Structure:Elevated
Status:Staffed (Midori no Madoguchi)
Passengers:4311
Pass Year:FY2020
Pass Rank:35th (among JR Kyushu stations)
Map Type:Japan Fukuoka Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Shingū-Chūō Station
Mapframe:yes
Mapframe-Zoom:17

is a passenger railway station located in the town of Shingū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu. [1]

Lines

The station is served by the Kagoshima Main Line and is located 63.4 km from the starting point of the line at .[2]

Layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks, connected by an elevated station building. The station has a Midori no Madoguchi staffed ticket office. [2]

Platforms

History

The station was opened by JR Kyushu on 13 March 2010 as an added station on the existing Kagoshima Main Line track.[2] [3]

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2020, the station was used by an average of 4311 passengers daily (boarding passengers only), and it ranked 35th among the busiest stations of JR Kyushu.[4]

Surrounding area

The station is located in the northwestern part of Shingu Town. There are many commercial facilities on the east side, and there are many residences, factories, and offices on the west side, but large-scale condominiums are lined up on both the east and west sides.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JR Kyushu Route Map. JR Kyushu. 23 February 2018.
  2. 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3巻 北九州 筑豊 エリア. 2013 . Kodansha. 9784062951623. Japan Railways Illustrated. Shikoku and Kyushu. All lines, all stations, all track layouts. Volume 3 Kyushu Chikuhō area. Japanese. 25, 69.
  3. Web site: 鹿児島本線 新宮中央駅 開業. Kagoshima Main Line Shingū-Chūō Station Opened. 21 December 2009. Tetsudo.com. 25 February 2018.
  4. Web site: 駅別乗車人員上位300駅(2020年度). PDF. 2023-09-08.