Katsurane Station (桂根駅, Katsurane-eki) is a railway station in the city of Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan, operated by JR East.

Katsurane Station

桂根駅
A JR East Inaho limited express train passing through Katsurane Station
General information
Location173 Hamazoe, Shimohama-Katsurane, Akita-shi, Akita-ken 010-1501
Japan
Coordinates39°38′52.44″N 140°3′58.85″E / 39.6479000°N 140.0663472°E / 39.6479000; 140.0663472
Operated by JR East
Line(s) Uetsu Main Line
Distance261.7 kilometres (162.6 mi) from Niitsu
Platforms2 side platforms
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened31 March 1987
Services
Preceding station Logo of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) JR East Following station
Shimohama
towards Niitsu
Uetsu Main Line Araya
towards Akita
Location
Katsurane Station is located in Akita Prefecture
Katsurane Station
Katsurane Station
Location within Akita Prefecture
Katsurane Station is located in Japan
Katsurane Station
Katsurane Station
Katsurane Station (Japan)

Lines

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Katsurane Station is served by the Uetsu Main Line, and is located 261.7 kilometres (162.6 mi) from the terminus of the line at Niitsu Station.

Station layout

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The station has two opposed side platforms connected by a level crossing; however, only one platform is normally used for passenger traffic. The station is unattended.

Platforms

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1  Uetsu Main Line for Araya and Akita
for Ugo-Honjō and Sakata
2  Uetsu Main Line not normally used

History

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Katsurane Station opened as the Katsurane Signal Stop on 30 September 1962. It became a full passenger station on 31 March 1987.[1]

Surrounding area

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ 各駅情報(桂根駅) [Station information (Katsurane Station)] (in Japanese). Japan: East Japan Railway Company. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
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