| Unshū-Hirata Station 雲州平田駅 | |||||||
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 Station platforms, 2019 | |||||||
| General information | |||||||
| Location | 2226 Hirata-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 691-0001 Japan | ||||||
| Coordinates | 35°25′56.31″N 132°49′25.12″E / 35.4323083°N 132.8236444°E / 35.4323083; 132.8236444 | ||||||
| Operated by |  Ichibata Electric Railway | ||||||
| Line(s) | ■ Kita-Matsue Line | ||||||
| Distance | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) from 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 (1914-04-29) | ||||||
| Previous names | Hirata (1970-2005) | ||||||
| Passengers | |||||||
| FY 2019 | 1184 daily | ||||||
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Unshū-Hirata StationLocation within Shimane PrefectureShow map of Shimane Prefecture
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. 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 Dentetsu-Izumoshi. All services stop at this station.
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.
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
- Terada, Hirokazu (2000). 日本のローカル私鉄2000 [Local Private Railways in Japan, 2000] (in Japanese). Neko Press. 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
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