Itoshimakōkō-mae Station
Itoshima-Kokomae Station (糸島高校前駅, Itoshima-Kōkōmae-eki) is a railway station on the Chikuhi Line in Itoshima, Fukuoka, Japan, and operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). Named after the nearby Itoshima High School, the station opened on March 16, 2019.
JK 07 Itoshima-Kokomae Station 糸島高校前駅 | |
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 Itoshima-Kokomae Station, March 2019 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Urashi, Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture 819-1112 Japan |
| Coordinates | 33.5607°N 130.2133°E |
| Operated by | .svg.png.webp){kind=logo} JR Kyushu |
| Line(s) |  Chikuhi Line |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Tracks | 2 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | At grade |
| Other information | |
| Status | Operational |
| Station code | JK-07 |
| History | |
| Opened | 16 March 2019 |
| Passengers | |
| 4,800 daily (expected) | |
| Location | |
  JK 07 Itoshima-Kokomae Station Location within Fukuoka city  JK 07 Itoshima-Kokomae Station JK 07 Itoshima-Kokomae Station (Fukuoka Prefecture)  JK 07 Itoshima-Kokomae Station JK 07 Itoshima-Kokomae Station (Japan) | |
Lines
Itoshima-Kōkōmae Station is served by the Chikuhi Line.
Station layout
The station has two side platforms serving a double track line. The station building is located above the platforms, and are connected to them via stairs and elevators.
Adjacent stations
| « | Service | » | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikuhi Line | ||||
| Rapid (Weekends): Does not stop at this station | ||||
| Hatae | Rapid (Weekdays) | Chikuzen-Maebaru | ||
| Hatae | Local | Chikuzen-Maebaru | ||
History
The proposed station was initially given the provisional name of Urashi New Station (浦志新駅), but a request to have the station named Itoshima-Kokomae was submitted by the City of Itoshima to JR Kyushu in July 2017.[1] Construction of the new station started in 2017, and the station was opened on March 16, 2019.[1]
Passenger statistics
The station is forecasted to be used by approximately 4,800 passengers daily.[1]
Surrounding area
- Itoshima High School
See also
References
- 糸島の悲願、JR「糸島高校前」駅誕生へ [Itishima's wish - Itoshima-Kokomae Station to be born]. Net IB News (in Japanese). Japan: NETIB-NEWS. 5 July 2017. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
