Shinmei Station (Fukui) Explained

Shinmei Station
Native Name:神明駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:1-7-6 Shinmei-chō, Sabae-shi, Fukui-ken 916-0017
Country:Japan
Coordinates:35.9728°N 136.1817°W
Operator:Fukui Railway
Line: Fukubu Line
Platforms:1 side +1 island platform
Tracks:3
Distance:8.5 km from
Code:F8
Status:Staffed
Opened:February 23, 1924
Former:Heiei; Chūō (until 1946)
Passengers:667
Pass Year:FY2015
Map Type:Japan

is a Fukui Railway Fukubu Line railway station located in Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Lines

Shinmei Station is served by the Fukui Railway Fukubu Line, and is located 8.5 kilometers from the terminus of the line at .

Station layout

The station consists of one ground-level side platform and one island platform connected by a level crossing. The station is staffed.

History

The station opened on February 23, 1924, as . It was renamed in April 1939. The station was renamed to its present name in June 1946.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2015, the station was used by an average of 667 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[1]

Surrounding area

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://www.city.sabae.fukui.jp/about_city/tokeijoho/tokeisho-mokuji-3.html. ja:071 福鉄電車福武線乗降客数. Fukui Railway passenger figures (Fiscal 2015). 2017. Sabae City Government. Japan. Japanese. 2 July 2018.