Katsurane Station (桂根駅, Katsurane-eki) is a railway station in the city of Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan, operated by JR East.
Katsurane Station 桂根駅 | |||||||||||
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General information | |||||||||||
Location | 173 Hamazoe, Shimohama-Katsurane, Akita-shi, Akita-ken 010-1501 Japan | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 39°38′52.44″N 140°3′58.85″E / 39.6479000°N 140.0663472°E | ||||||||||
Operated by | JR East | ||||||||||
Line(s) | ■ Uetsu Main Line | ||||||||||
Distance | 261.7 kilometres (162.6 mi) from Niitsu | ||||||||||
Platforms | 2 side platforms | ||||||||||
Other information | |||||||||||
Status | Unstaffed | ||||||||||
Website | Official website | ||||||||||
History | |||||||||||
Opened | 31 March 1987 | ||||||||||
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Lines edit
Katsurane Station is served by the Uetsu Main Line, and is located 261.7 kilometres (162.6 mi) from the terminus of the line at Niitsu Station.
Station layout edit
The station has two opposed side platforms connected by a level crossing; however, only one platform is normally used for passenger traffic. The station is unattended.
Platforms edit
1 | ■ Uetsu Main Line | for Araya and Akita for Ugo-Honjō and Sakata |
2 | ■ Uetsu Main Line | not normally used |
History edit
Katsurane Station opened as the Katsurane Signal Stop on 30 September 1962. It became a full passenger station on 31 March 1987.[1]
Surrounding area edit
- National Route 7
- Katsurane Beach
See also edit
References edit
External links edit
- Media related to Katsurane Station at Wikimedia Commons
- JR East Station information (in Japanese)