Yoshitomi Station (Fukuoka) Explained

Yoshitomi Station
Native Name:吉富駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Symbol Location:jp
Symbol:jrk
Style:JR Kyushu
Address:Hirotsu 351-2, Yoshitomi-cho, Chikujo-gun, Fukuoka-ken
Country:Japan
Coordinates:33.6047°N 131.1739°W
Operator: JR Kyushu
Line: Nippō Main Line
Distance:50.0 km from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Status:Unstaffed
Passengers:257 daily
Pass Year:FY2020
Map Type:Japan Fukuoka Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Yoshitomi Station
Mapframe:yes
Mapframe-Zoom:17

is a passenger railway station located in the town of Yoshitomi, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.[1]

Lines

The station is served by the Nippō Main Line and is located 50.0 km from the starting point of the line at .

Layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks which are located on an embankment. The platforms, which are curved, have an effective length of 165 meters and can accommodate 8-car trains. The station is unattended.[2]

Platforms

History

The station was opened on 20 April 1995 as an additional station on the existing track of the Nippō Main Line, and was built by private donations.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2020, there was a daily average of 257 boarding passengers.[3]

Surrounding area

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JR Kyushu Route Map. JR Kyushu. 23 February 2018.
  2. Book: Kawashima, Ryōzō. ja: 図説: 日本の鉄道 四国・九州ライン 全線・全駅・全配線・第4巻 福岡エリア. 2013 . Kodansha. 9784062951630. Japan Railways Illustrated. Shikoku and Kyushu. All lines, all stations, all track layouts. Volume 4 Fukuoka Area. Japanese. 49, 79.
  3. Web site: 駅別乗車人員上位300駅(2020年度). JR Kyushu. PDF. 2021-09-08.