Shōbara Station Explained

Shōbara Station
Native Name:荘原駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:1606 Gakutō, Hikawa-chō, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 699-0501
Country:Japan
Coordinates:35.3937°N 132.8682°W
Owned: West Japan Railway Company
Operator: West Japan Railway Company
Line: San'in Main Line
Distance:389.4km (242miles) from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Connections: Bus stop
Structure:At grade
Status:Unstaffed
Passengers:281 daily (boarding only)
Pass Year:FY 2020
Map Type:Japan Shimane Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Shōbara Station

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

Lines

Shōbara Station is served by the JR West San'in Main Line, and is located 373.0 kilometers from the terminus of the line at .

Station layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms connected to the station building by a footbridge. The outer side platform was originally an island platform, but due to the San'in Line speed increase project, the outer track on the island platform was removed. Most of the trains arriving at and departing from this station stop on the side of the station building, which eliminates the need to cross the footbridge. The station is unattended.

History

Shōbara Station opened on 10 June 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 281 passengers daily.[2]

Surrounding area

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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