Shinji Station Explained

Shinji Station
Native Name:宍道駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Style:JR West
Address:908 Shinji, Shinji-cho, Matsue-shi, Shimane-ken 699-0624
Country:Japan
Owned: West Japan Railway Company
Operator: West Japan Railway Company
Line:
    Distance:368.9km (229.2miles) from
    Platforms:1 side + 1 island platforms
    Tracks:3
    Connections: Bus stop
    Status:Staffed
    Passengers:488 daily (boarding only)
    Pass Year:FY 2020
    Map Type:Japan Shimane Prefecture#Japan
    Map Dot Label:Shinji Station
    Mapframe:yes
    Mapframe-Zoom:17

    is a junction passenger railway station located in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]

    Lines

    Shinji Station is served by the JR West San'in Main Line, and is located 368.9 kilometers from the terminus of the line at . It is also the terminus of the 81.9 kilometer Kisuki Line to

    Station layout

    The station consists of one side platform and one island platform. The station building is adjacent to the side platform and is connected to the island platform by a footbridge. The station building is staffed.

    Adjacent stations

    West Japan Railway Company (JR West)

    History

    Shinji Station was opened on 7 November 1909 when the line was extended from Matsue Station on the Japan Government Railways. The line was further extended to on 6 October 1910. With the privatization of the Japan National Railway (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the aegis of the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

    Passenger statistics

    In fiscal 2020, the station was used by an average of 488 passengers daily.[2]

    Surrounding area

    See also

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Book: Kawashima, Reizo. 山陽・山陰ライン 全線・全駅・全配線 第6巻 広島東部・呉エリア. Sanyo/Sanin Line - All Lines, All Stations 6 east Hiroshima/Kure Area. Japanese. 2012. Kodansha. 978-4-06-295155-5.
    2. https://pref.shimane-toukei.jp/index.php?view=23457 Shimane Prefecture Statistical Yearbook