Shirakibaru Station
Lines
The station is served by the Nishitetsu Tenjin Ōmuta Line and is 10.8 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.
Station layout
The station consists of a two opposed elevated side platforms with the station building underneath.
Platforms
| 1 | ■ Tenjin Ōmuta Line | for Nishitetsu Futsukaichi, Nishitetsu Kurume, Nishitetsu Yanagawa and Ōmuta |
| 2 | ■ Tenjin Ōmuta Line | for Yakuin and Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) |
History
The station was opened as a temporary station in 1946 and opened as a permanent station on 6 May 1950. In September 1964 the station building was renovated. On 28 August 2022, the facilities were moved to a new elevated station as part of a grade separation project.
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2022, the station was used by 8973 passengers daily.
Surrounding area
- Onojo City Ono Junior High School
- Onojo City Ono Elementary School
- Mizuki Castle ruins
See also
References
- ^ Kawashima, Ryōzō (2013). 図説: 日本の鉄道 四国・九州ライン 全線・全駅・全配線・第4巻 福岡エリア [Japan Railways Illustrated. Shikoku and Kyushu. All lines, all stations, all track layouts. Volume 4 Fukuoka Area] (in Japanese). Kodansha. pp. 35, 72. ISBN 9784062951630.
- ^ Nishi-Nippon Railroad announcement "天神大牟田線 西鉄二日市駅～朝倉街道駅間新駅の名称を「紫駅」といたします" (February 24, 2009)
- ^ "西鉄天神大牟田線の雑餉隈—下大利間が高架化される" [The Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line section between Zasshonokuma and Shimo-Ori is elevated.]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). 29 August 2022. Archived from the original on 29 August 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "駅別乗降人員(2022年度1日平均、単位：人)". Nishi-Nippon Railway. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
External links
Media related to Shirakibaru Station at Wikimedia Commons
- Official home page (in Japanese)
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