Tokoname Station Explained


Tokoname Station
Native Name:常滑駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:5-141-2 Koiehonmachi, Tokoname-shi, Aichi-ken 479-0838
Country:Japan
Operator: Meitetsu
Line: Meitetsu Tokoname Line
Distance:29.3 kilometers from
Platforms:2 island platforms
Code:TA22
Status:Staffed
Opened:April 1, 1913
Passengers:11284 daily
Pass Year:FY2016
Map Type:Japan Aichi Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Tokoname Station
Services:Train
Bus

thumb|right|270px|Platformsthumb|right|270px|Track layout is a junction railway station in the city of Tokoname, Aichi, Japan, operated by Meitetsu.

Lines

Tokoname Station is served by the Meitetsu Tokoname Line, and is located 29.3 kilometers from the starting point of the line at . It is also regarded as the terminal station for the Meitetsu Airport Line.[1]

Station layout

The station is an elevated station with two island platforms and the station building located underneath. The station has automated ticket machines, Manaca automated turnstiles and it is staffed.

Platforms

Station history

Tokoname Station was opened on April 1, 1913 as a terminal station on the Aichi Electric Railway Company. The Aichi Electric Railway became part of the Meitetsu group on August 1, 1935. A second platform was added in December 1982, and the station building was rebuilt in 1987. The station was closed from January 2002 to October 2003 to allow for the elevation of the tracks and the construction of a new station building. In January 2005, the Tranpass system of magnetic fare cards with automatic turnstiles was implemented. The Meitetsu Airport Line also began operations from January 2005.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2016, the station was used by an average of 11,284 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[2]

Surrounding area

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://www.meitetsu.co.jp/train/station_info/line06/station/2143.html . ja:常滑 . TOKONAME. Nagoya Railroad . Japanese . 25 February 2015.
  2. Web site: ja:とこなめの統計 - 常滑市 10 運輸・通信. 2019. Tokoname City. Japan. Japanese. 5 September 2019.