Niiza Station
Niiza Station (新座駅, Niiza-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Niiza, Saitama, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).
JM29 Niiza Station 新座駅 | ||||||||||||||||
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Location | 5 Nobitome, Niiza-shi, Saitama-ken 352–0011 Japan | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 35°48′13.7916″N 139°33′22.9″E | |||||||||||||||
Operated by | JR East | |||||||||||||||
Line(s) | JM Musashino Line | |||||||||||||||
Distance | 19.7 km from Fuchūhommachi | |||||||||||||||
Platforms | 2 side platforms | |||||||||||||||
Tracks | 3 | |||||||||||||||
Connections | Bus terminal | |||||||||||||||
Other information | ||||||||||||||||
Status | Staffed | |||||||||||||||
Station code | JM29 | |||||||||||||||
Website | Official website | |||||||||||||||
History | ||||||||||||||||
Opened | 1 April 1973 | |||||||||||||||
Passengers | ||||||||||||||||
FY2019 | 21,213 daily | |||||||||||||||
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Niiza Station Location within Saitama Prefecture Niiza Station Niiza Station (Japan) |
Lines
Niiza Station is served by the orbital Musashino Line from Fuchūhommachi to Nishi-Funabashi and Tokyo. It is located 19.7 km (12.2 mi) from Fuchūhommachi Station.
Station layout
The elevated station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks, with the station building underneath. There is also a centre through-track for west-bound freight services accessing Niiza Freight Terminal to the west of the station.[1] The station is staffed.
The Astro Boy theme tune is used as the departure melody.[2]
Platforms
1 | JM Musashino Line | for Nishi-Kokubunji and Fuchūhommachi |
2 | JM Musashino Line | for Musashi-Urawa, Shim-Matsudo, Nishi-Funabashi, Tokyo, and Kaihimmakuhari |
History
The station opened on 1 April 1973.[1]
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 21,213 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[3]
Surrounding area
- Atomi University
- Jumonji University
- Rikkyo University Niiza Campus
- Rikkyo Niiza High School
- Niiza Freight Terminal (JR Freight)
- National Route 254
- National Route 463
See also
References
- Kawashima, Ryozo (February 2011). 日本の鉄道 中部ライン 全線・全駅・全配線 第11巻 埼玉南部・東京多摩北部 [Railways of Japan – Chubu Line – Lines/Stations/Track plans – Vol 11 Southern Saitama and Northern Tama Tokyo]. Japan: Kodansha. p. 22/59. ISBN 978-4-06-270071-9.
- 新座駅エリア街情報 [Niiza Station Area Town Information] (in Japanese). Japan: Fuji Ie. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- 各駅の乗車人員 (2019年度) [Station passenger figures (Fiscal 2019)] (in Japanese). Japan: East Japan Railway Company. 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.