Higashi-Tsuno Station (東都農駅, Higashi-Tsuno-eki) is a railway station in Tsuno, Miyazaki, Japan. It is operated by of JR Kyushu and is on the Nippō Main Line.[1][2]
Higashi-Tsuno Station 東都農駅 | |
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Higashi-Tsuno Station in 2005. The station is the small shed to the left. The large building (now demolished) was the visitors centre of a MAGLEV experimental railway. | |
General information | |
Location | Japan |
Coordinates | 32°17′25″N 131°34′55″E |
Operated by | ![]() |
Line(s) | ■ Nippō Main Line |
Distance | 294.1 km from Kokura |
Platforms | 2 side platforms |
Tracks | 2 |
Construction | |
Structure type | At grade |
Parking | Available |
Bicycle facilities | Bike shed |
Disabled access | No - platforms linked by footbridge |
Other information | |
Status | Unstaffed |
Website | Official website |
History | |
Opened | 21 August 1952 (1952-08-21) |
Passengers | |
FY2016 | 51 daily |
Location | |
![]() ![]() Higashi-Tsuno Station Location within Japan |
The station is served by the Nippō Main Line and is located 294.1 km from the starting point of the line at Kokura.[3]
The station consists of two side platforms serving two tracks at grade. There is no station building, only a simple shed has been provided on platform 1 as a waiting room for passengers. A bike shed is provided at the station forecourt which also has ample space for parking. Access to the opposite side platform is by means of a footbridge.[2][3]
« | Service | » | ||
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Nippō Main Line | ||||
Mimitsu | Local | Tsuno |
Japanese National Railways (JNR) opened the station on 21 August 1952 as an additional station on the existing track of the Nippō Main Line. With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR Kyushu.[4][5]
In fiscal 2016, the station was used by an average of 51 passengers (boarding only) per day.[6]
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