Hirakida Station

Hirakida Station (平木田駅, Hirakida-eki) is a railway station located in the city of Tainai, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Hirakida Station

平木田駅
Hirakida Station in August 2004
General information
Location1605 Hirakida, Tainai-shi, Niigata-ken 959-2614
Japan
Coordinates38°05′41.1″N 139°25′42″E
Operated by JR East
Line(s)■ Uetsu Main Line
Distance44.7 kilometers from Niitsu
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Connections
    Other information
    StatusUnstaffed
    WebsiteOfficial website
    History
    Opened1 November 1914
    Services
    Preceding station Logo of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) JR East Following station
    Nakajō
    towards Niitsu
    		 Uetsu Main Line Sakamachi
    towards Akita
    Location
    Hirakida Station is located in Japan
    Hirakida Station
    Hirakida Station
    Location within Japan

    Lines

    Hirakida Station is served by the Uetsu Main Line and is 44.7 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Niitsu.

    Station layout

    The station consists of two opposed side platforms connected by a footbridge. The station is unattended.

    Platforms
    1 ■ Uetsu Main Line Shibata, Niitsu, Niigata
    3 ■ Uetsu Main Line Sakamachi, Murakami

    History

    The station opened on 1 November 1914. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.

    Surrounding area

    The station is mainly used by students who live in the area. Points of interest include:

    • Hirakida Ekimae Post Office
    • Idaten Shrine
    • Idaten-yama Ruins
    • Oppō-ji

    See also
    Wikimedia Commons has media related to Hirakida Station.


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