Hirakida Station
Hirakida Station (平木田駅, Hirakida-eki) is a railway station located in the city of Tainai, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.[1] It is served by the Uetsu Main Line.[2] The station is 44.7 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Niitsu.
Station layout
The station consists of two opposed side platforms connected by a footbridge. The station is unattended.
Platforms
| 1 | ■ Uetsu Main Line | Shibata, Niitsu, Niigata |
| 3 | ■ Uetsu Main Line | Sakamachi, Murakami |
History
The station opened on 1 November 1914.[1] With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.
Surrounding area
The station is mainly used by students who live in the area. Points of interest include:
- Hirakida Ekimae Post Office
- Idaten Shrine
- Idaten-yama Ruins
- Oppō-ji
See also
References
- ^ a b "平木田". JR東日本 (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "新潟の米菓工場で火災 ４人死亡 安否不明２人". The Sankei Shimbun (in Japanese). 12 February 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
External links
- JR East station information (in Japanese)