Tosa-Kitagawa Station Explained

Tosa-Kitagawa Station
Native Name:土佐北川駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Kusunoki, Otoyo, Nagaoka-gun, Kōchi-ken 789-0324
Country:Japan
Operator: JR Shikoku
Line: Dosan Line
Distance:93.3 km from
Platforms:1 island platform
Tracks:2
Accessible:No - steps lead up to platform
Code:D33
Passengers:4
Pass Year:FY2019
Map Type:Japan Kochi Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Tosa-Kitagawa Station

is a passenger railway station located in the town of Ōtoyo, Nagaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "D33".[1]

Lines

The station is served by the JR Shikoku Dosan Line and is located 93.3 km from the beginning of the line at .[2]

Layout

The station, which is unmanned, consists of a narrow island platform serving two tracks all mounted on an iron bridge spanning the Ananai River. From both the north and south ends of the bridge, stairs lead up to a pedestrian walkway along the length of the bridge which gives access to the platform. At an intermediate landing up the steps on the south side, a waiting room has been established.[3] [4]

History

The station opened on 1 October 1960 on the existing Dosan Line but at a different location further to the south. After track re-alignment works, the station was moved to its present location on 3 March 1986. At this time the station was operated by Japanese Government Railways, later becoming Japanese National Railways (JNR). With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku.

Surrounding area

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shikoku Railway Route Map. JR Shikoku. 25 November 2017.
  2. Web site: Tosa-Kitagawa Station Timetable. JR Shikoku. 17 December 2017.
  3. Web site: 土佐北川. Tosa-Kitagawa. 17 December 2017. hacchi-no-he.net.
  4. Web site: 土佐北川駅. Tosa-Kitagawa Station. 17 December 2017. shikoku.org.uk.