Matsuchi Station (真土駅, Matsuchi-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the town of Matsuno, Kitauwa District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "G36".[1][2]

G36 Matsuchi Station 真土駅
Platform of Matsuchi Station in 2010
General information
Location	Warabio, Matsuno-chō, Kitauwa-gun, Ehime-ken 798-2112 Japan
Coordinates	33°13′26.6″N 132°44′42.7″E
Operated by	JR Shikoku
Line(s)	Yodo Line
Distance	51.3 km from Wakai
Platforms	1 side platform
Tracks	1
Construction
Parking	Available
Bicycle facilities	Bike shed
Disabled access	Yes - ramp leads up to platform
Other information
Status	unstaffed
Station code	G36
History
Opened	1 October 1960 (1960-10-01)
Passengers
FY2018	6
Location
Matsuchi Station Location within Ehime Prefecture Show map of Ehime Prefecture Matsuchi Station Matsuchi Station (Japan) Show map of Japan

Lines

The station is served by JR Shikoku's Yodo Line, and is 51.3 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Wakai.[3]

Layout

The station consists of a side platform serving a single track. A shelter is provided for passengers on the platform. Immediately behind the platform is an enclosed waiting room and a toilet shed. A ramp leads up from the access road to the platform. Next to the ramp is a bike shed and a public telephone call box. The station is wheelchair accessible.[1][4][5]

Adjacent stations

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History

The station opened on 01 October 1960 under the control of Japanese National Railways. After the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku.[6]

Surrounding area

• Hiromi River

See also

• List of railway stations in Japan

References

External links

• Station timetable

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