Unshū-Hirata Station
Unshū-Hirata Station 雲州平田駅 | |
|---|---|
Dentetsu-Izumoshi | |
| Platforms | 1 side + 1 island platform |
| Tracks | 3 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | at grade |
| Other information | |
| Status | Staffed |
| Station code | 9 |
| Website | Official website |
| History | |
| Opened | 29 April 1914 |
| Previous names | Hirata (1970-2005) |
| Passengers | |
| FY 2019 | 1184 daily |
| Location | |
  Unshū-Hirata Station Location within Shimane Prefecture  Unshū-Hirata Station Unshū-Hirata Station (Japan) | |
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Unshū-Hirata Station (雲州平田駅, Unshū-Hirata-eki) 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
Dentetsu-Izumoshi. 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
| « | Service | » | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ichibata Electric Railway | ||||
| Kita-Matsue Line | ||||
| Kawato | Limited Express Superliner | Ichibataguchi | ||
| Kawato | Express Izumotaisha | Nunozaki | ||
| Kawato | Express | Nunozaki | ||
| Tabushi | Local | Nunozaki | ||
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 Hirata Station (平田駅, Hirata-eki), 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
- Izumo City Hall Hirata Administration Center (formerly Hirata City Hall)
- Izumo City Hirata Elementary School
- Izumo City General Medical Center
See also
References
- ISBN 4-87366-207-9.
- ^ "Service Routes". Ichibata Electric Railway. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ Shimane Prefecture Statistical Yearbook
External links
Media related to Unshū-Hirata Station at Wikimedia Commons