Nishi Biwajima Station

Nishi Biwajima Station (西枇杷島駅, Nishi Biwajima-eki) is a railway station in the city of Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, operated by Meitetsu.


Nishi-Biwajima Station

西枇杷島駅
Nishi Biwajima Station , July 2008
General information
Location37-2 Nishi Biwajima-cho, Kawaguchi, Kiyosu-shi, Aichi-ken 452-0042
Japan
Coordinates35°11′42″N 136°51′55″E / 35.19500°N 136.86528°E / 35.19500; 136.86528
Line(s) Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line
Distance71.6 kilometers from Toyohashi
Platforms2 side platforms
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
Station codeNH41
WebsiteOfficial website
History
OpenedJanuary 23, 1914
Passengers
FY2013830
Location
Nishi Biwajima Station is located in Aichi Prefecture
Nishi Biwajima Station
Nishi Biwajima Station
Location within Aichi Prefecture
Nishi Biwajima Station is located in Japan
Nishi Biwajima Station
Nishi Biwajima Station
Nishi Biwajima Station (Japan)
Platforms

Lines

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Nishi Biwajima Station is served by the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line, and is located 71.6 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Toyohashi.

Station layout

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The station has two unnumbered island platforms connected by a level crossing. The station has automated ticket machines, Manaca automated turnstiles and is unattended.

Platforms

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South  Nagoya Main Line For Meitetsu-Ichinomiya and Meitetsu-Gifu
North  Nagoya Main Line For Meitetsu-Nagoya and Kanayama

Junctions

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Biwajima Junction as seen from the south, with the Meitetsu Main Line on the left and the Inuyama Line on the right
  • Biwajima Junction (枇杷島分岐点, Biwajima Bunkiten), where the northbound Inuyama line diverges from the northbound Main Line
  • Shimosuiri Junction (下砂杁信号場, Shimosuiri Shingōjō), where the southbound lines diverge

Adjacent stations

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Service
Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line
Rapid Express: Does not stop at this station
Express: Does not stop at this station
Semi Express: Does not stop at this station
Higashi-Biwajima   Local   Futatsuiri

Station history

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Nishi Biwajima Station was opened on January 23, 1914.[1] The station was closed in 1944 due to World War II, and was reopened on August 1, 1944.

Passenger statistics

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In fiscal 2013, the station was used by an average of 830 passengers daily.

Surrounding area

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  • Nishi Biwajima Elementary School

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 鷲田, 鉄也 (September 2010), "名古屋鉄道 1", 週刊朝日百科, 週刊歴史でめぐる鉄道全路線 (in Japanese), no. 8, Japan: Asahi Shimbun Publications, Inc., pp. 20, 21, ISBN 9784023401389
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