Shin-Rifu Station

Shin-Rifu Station (新利府駅, Shin-Rifu-eki) is a railway station in the town of Rifu, Miyagi, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Shin-Rifu Station

新利府駅
Station entrance in July, 2022
General information
LocationYachiwaki, Rifu-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi-ken 981-0100
 Japan
Coordinates38°19′2.22″N 140°58′22.92″E
Operated by JR East
Line(s)■ Tōhoku Main Line (Rifu Branch)
Distance2.5 km from Iwakiri
Platforms1 side platform
Tracks1
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
Websitewww.jreast.co.jp/estation/station/info.aspx?StationCd=889
History
Opened1 April 1982
Services
Preceding station Logo of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) JR East Following station
Iwakiri
Terminus
 Tōhoku Main Line
Rifu Branch
 Rifu
Terminus
Location
Shin-Rifu Station is located in Miyagi Prefecture
Shin-Rifu Station
Shin-Rifu Station
Location within Miyagi Prefecture
Shin-Rifu Station is located in Japan
Shin-Rifu Station
Shin-Rifu Station
Shin-Rifu Station (Japan)

Lines

Shin-Rifu Station is the only intermediate station on the Rifu Branch of the Tōhoku Main Line from Iwakiri Station to Rifu Station. It lies 2.5 km from Iwakiri Station.[1] Most services operate through to and from Sendai Station.

Station layout

The unstaffed station consists of one side platform served by the single track. Two entrances lead to the platform. one for general passengers, and one linking directly to the adjacent JR East Sendai General Shinkansen Depot for use by JR East employees only.

  • Ticket gate in July, 2022
    Ticket gate in July, 2022
  • Platform in July, 2022
    Platform in July, 2022

History

The station opened on 1 April 1982.[2] With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.[2]

Surrounding area

The station is primarily used by employees at the adjacent JR East Sendai General Shinkansen Depot.

See also

References
  1. 日本国有鉄道停車場一覧 [JNR Station Directory]. Japan: Japanese National Railways. 1985. p. 102. ISBN 4-533-00503-9.
  2. Ishino, Tetsu, ed. (1998). 停車場変遷大辞典 国鉄・JR編 [Station Transition Directory - JNR/JR]. Vol. II. Japan: JTB. p. 423. ISBN 4-533-02980-9.
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