Unshū-Hirata Station Explained

Unshū-Hirata Station
Native Name:雲州平田駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:2226 Hirata-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 691-0001
Country:Japan
Operator: Ichibata Electric Railway
Line: Kita-Matsue Line
Distance:10.9km (06.8miles) from
Platforms:1 side + 1 island platform
Tracks:3
Structure:at grade
Code:9
Status:Staffed
Former:Hirata (1970-2005)
Passengers:1184 daily
Pass Year:FY 2019
Map Type:Japan Shimane Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Unshū-Hirata Station
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Mapframe-Zoom:17

right|thumb|270px|Unshū-Hirata Station, 2007 is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway.[1] It is located adjacent to the main depot and railyard for the Ichibata Electric Railway.

Lines

Unshū-Hirata Station is served by the Kita-Matsue Line, and is located 10.9 kilometers from the terminus of the line at . All services stop at this station.[2]

Station layout

The station consists of one side platform and one island platform connected by a level crossing; however, normally all trains use the side platform (Platform 1), which is adjacent to the station building. The station is staffed.

Adjacent stations

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History

Unshū-Hirata Station was opened on 29 April 1914 with the opening of the Kita-Matsue line. The station name was changed on 1 October 1970 to, but reverted to its original name on 22 March 2005.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 1184 passengers daily.[3]

Surrounding area

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Terada, Hirokazu. 日本のローカル私鉄2000. Local Private Railways in Japan, 2000. Japanese. 2000. Neko Press. 4-87366-207-9.
  2. Web site: Service Routes . Ichibata Electric Railway . 29 April 2019.
  3. https://pref.shimane-toukei.jp/index.php?view=23457 Shimane Prefecture Statistical Yearbook