Tsurugashima Station Explained
Tsurugashima Station |
| Native Name: | 鶴ヶ島駅 |
| Native Name Lang: | ja |
| Address: | 18-5 Kami-hiroya, Tsurugashima-shi, Saitama-ken 350-2203 |
| Country: | Japan |
| Coordinates: | 35.9367°N 139.4241°W |
| Operator: | Tōbu Railway |
| Line: | Tōbu Tōjō Line |
| Distance: | 37.0 km from |
| Platforms: | 2 side platforms |
| Tracks: | 2 |
| Connections: | Bus stop |
| Code: | TJ-24 |
| Opened: | 10 April 1932 |
| Passengers: | 33,039 daily |
| Pass Year: | FY2019 |
| Map Type: | Japan Saitama Prefecture#Japan |
| Map Dot Label: | Tsurugashima Station |
is a passenger railway station located in the city of Tsurugashima, Saitama, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tōbu Railway.[1]
Lines
Tsurugashima Station is served by the Tōbu Tōjō Line from in Tokyo. Located between and, it is 37.0 km from the Ikebukuro terminus.[2] Rapid Express,[3] Express, Semi Express, and Local services stop at this station.[4]
Station layout
The station consists of two side platforms serving two tracks, with an elevated station building above the platforms.
Platforms
History
The station opened on 10 April 1932.[2]
From 17 March 2012, station numbering was introduced on the Tōbu Tōjō Line, with Tsurugashima Station becoming "TJ-24".[5]
From March 2023, Tsurugashima Station became an Rapid Express service stop following the abolishment of the Rapid (快速, Kaisoku) services and reorganization of the Tōbu Tōjō Line services.[6] In addition, through service via the Tōkyū Shin-yokohama Line, Sōtetsu Shin-yokohama Line, Sōtetsu Main Line, and Sōtetsu Izumino Line to and commenced.[7]
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 33,039 passengers daily.[8] The passenger figures for previous years are as shown below.
| Fiscal year | Daily average |
|---|
| 2010 | 34,636[9] |
| 2011 | 34,105[10] |
| 2012 | 34,105[11] |
| 2013 | 34,452[12] |
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Surrounding area
Tsurugashima Station lies on the boundary between the two cities of Kawagoe and Tsurugashima.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Tsurugashima Station information. Japanese. Japan. Tobu Railway. 9 January 2011.
- Book: Terada, Hirokazu . ja: データブック日本の私鉄 . Databook: Japan's Private Railways . Neko Publishing . July 2002 . Japan . 200 . 4-87366-874-3.
- Tobu Tojo Line Timetable, published March 2023
- Tobu Tojo Line Timetable, published March 2016
- Web site: http://www.tobu.co.jp/file/pdf/017af1e69f2ac63a8b2dea3d14de7a49/120209_1.pdf?date=20120313092459. ja:「東武スカイツリーライン」誕生！ あわせて駅ナンバリングを導入し、よりわかりやすくご案内します. Tobu Sky Tree Line created! Station numbering to be introduced at same time . 9 February 2012. Tobu News. Tobu Railway . Japanese. 21 March 2012.
- Web site: 東武東上線の快速列車が廃止に . 18 March 2023 . Japan Railfan Magazine Online . ja.
- Web site: 2023年3月18日（土）ダイヤ改正に係る各列車の時刻変更について. Tobu Railway. March 18, 2023 (Saturday) Timetable change for each train due to timetable revision. 2023-05-28. 羽沢横浜国大～新横浜～日吉駅間の開業に合わせ、東上線から日吉駅・新横浜駅を経由して海老名駅・湘南台駅までの直通運転を開始します。. In conjunction with the opening of the Hazawa yokohama-kokudai - Shin-Yokohama - Hiyoshi line, we will start direct operation from the Tojo Line to Ebina Station and Shonandai Station via Hiyoshi Station and Shin-Yokohama Station.. https://web.archive.org/web/20230314175653/https://www.tobu.co.jp/news/3163/. 2023-03-14. live.
- Web site: http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. ja: 駅情報（乗降人員）. Station information: Passenger figures. 2021. Tobu Railway. Japan. Japanese. 5 January 2021.
- Web site: http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. ja: 駅情報（乗降人員）. Station information: Passenger figures. 2011. Tobu Railway. Japan. Japanese. https://web.archive.org/web/20120405121008/http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. 5 April 2012. 3 April 2016.
- Web site: http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. ja: 駅情報（乗降人員）. Station information: Passenger figures. 2012. Tobu Railway. Japan. Japanese. https://web.archive.org/web/20130823044332/http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. 23 August 2013. 3 April 2016.
- Web site: http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. ja: 駅情報（乗降人員）. Station information: Passenger figures. 2013. Tobu Railway. Japan. Japanese. https://web.archive.org/web/20140425063103/http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. 25 April 2014. 3 April 2016.
- Web site: http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. ja:駅情報（乗降人員）. Station information: Passenger figures. 2014. Tobu Railway. Japan. Japanese. https://web.archive.org/web/20141030193506/http://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/rail/station_info/. 30 October 2014. 3 April 2016.
