Chikata Station

Chikata Station (近田駅, Chikata-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]

Chikata Station

近田駅
Chikata Station, March 2019
General information
Location547-7 Chikata Ekiya-chō, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima-ken 720-1133
Japan
Coordinates34°32′18″N 133°18′39.45″E
Owned by West Japan Railway Company
Operated by West Japan Railway Company
Line(s)Z Fukuen Line
Distance16.0 km (9.9 mi) from Fukuyama
Platforms1 side platform
Tracks1
Connections
  • Bus stop
Construction
Structure typeGround level
AccessibleYes
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened21 July 1914 (1914-07-21)
Services
Preceding station Logo of the West Railway Company (JR West) JR West Following station
Tode
towards Miyoshi
Fukuen Line
Local
Ekiya
towards Fukuyama
Location
Chikata Station is located in Hiroshima Prefecture
Chikata Station
Chikata Station
Location within Hiroshima Prefecture
Chikata Station is located in Japan
Chikata Station
Chikata Station
Chikata Station (Japan)

Lines

Chikata Station is served by the JR West Fukuen Line, and is located 16.0 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Fukuyama.

Station layout

The station consists of one side platform serving a single bi-directional track. There is no station building, only a small shelter on the platform, and the station is unattended.

History

Chikata Station was opened on 21 July 1914. With the privatization of the Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR West.

Surrounding area

See also

References

  1. Kawashima, Reizo (2012). 山陽・山陰ライン - 全線・全駅・全配線』5 鳥取・出雲・尾道エリア [Sanyo/Sanin Line - All Lines, All Stations 5 Tottori/Izumo/Onomichi Area] (in Japanese). Kodansha. ISBN 978-4-06-295155-5.

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