Midoriko Station

Midoriko Station (みどり湖駅, Midoriko-eki) is a railway station on the Chuo Main Line in Shiojiri, Nagano, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Midoriko Station

みどり湖駅
Entrance to Midoriko Station in December 2005
General information
LocationSaijo-michibata, Shiojiri-shi, Nagano-ken 399-0724
Japan
Coordinates36°5′39.2″N 137°58′55″E
Elevation760.7 meters
Operated by JR East
Line(s)■ Chūō Main Line
Distance218.2 km from Tokyo
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Other information
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened5 July 1983
Services
Preceding station Logo of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) JR East Following station
Shiojiri
Terminus
 Chūō Main Line
Rapid Misuzu
 Okaya
Terminus
Chūō Main Line
Local
 Okaya
towards Tachikawa
Location
Midoriko Station is located in Japan
Midoriko Station
Midoriko Station
Location within Japan

Lines

Midoriko Station is served by the Chuo Main Line and is 218.2 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Tokyo Station.

Station layout

The station consists of two side platforms serving two tracks, located in a cutting below ground level.

Platforms
north ■ Chuo Main Line for Okaya and Kobuchizawa
south ■ Chuo Main Line for Shiojiri, Matsumoto, and Nagano

History

Midoriko Station opened on 5 July 1983,[1] coinciding with the opening of the Enrei Tunnel (塩嶺トンネル).[2]

Surrounding area

See also

References
  1. 日本国有鉄道停車場一覧 [JNR Station Directory]. Japan: Japanese National Railways. 1985. p. 54. ISBN 4-533-00503-9.
  2. 「みどり湖駅開業30周年号」運転 ["Midoriko Station 30th Anniversary" train runs]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 30 September 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
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