Jike Station
Jike Station (寺家駅, Jike-eki) is a railway station on the Sanyo Main Line in Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West). The station opened on March 4, 2017.
Jike Station 寺家駅 | |
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 The south side of Jike Station in March 2017 | |
| Location | Jike, Saijō-chō, Higashihiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0041 Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.439222°N 132.722722°E |
| Operated by | .svg.png.webp){kind=logo} JR West |
| Line(s) | G Sanyō Main Line |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Tracks | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Website | Official website |
| History | |
| Opened | March 4, 2017 |
| Passengers | |
| 2,800 daily (forecast) | |
| Location | |
  Jike Station Location within Japan | |
Lines
Jike Station is served by the Sanyō Main Line.
Layout
The station has two side platforms serving two tracks at ground level. The station building is situated above the platforms and tracks.
Platforms
| 1 | ■ Sanyo Main Line | for Hiroshima and Miyajimaguchi |
| 2 | ■ Sanyo Main Line | for Saijō and Mihara |
The ticket barriers in March 2017
History
The site in January 2013 before the start of construction
The name of the new station was officially announced by JR West in July 2016.[1] The station opened on 4 March 2017.[2] The construction costs of approximately 2.1 billion yen were borne entirely by the city of Higashihiroshima.[2]
Passenger statistics
The station is expected to be used by an average of approximately 2,800 passengers daily.[2]
Surrounding area
National Route 486- Hiroshima Prefectural Kamo High School
- Chuo Junior High School
- Saijo Junior High School
- Hiraiwa Elementary School
- Teranishi Elementary School
See also
References
- 可部線および山陽線新駅の駅名決定について [Names fixed for new Kabe and Sanyo Line stations]. News release (in Japanese). Japan: West Japan Railway Company. 8 July 2016. Archived from the original on 12 March 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- 広島）ＪＲ山陽線、寺家駅開業 「悲願かなった」 [Hiroshima: Jike Station opens on JR Sanyo Line - Wishes finally answered]. Asahi Shimbun Digital (in Japanese). Japan: The Asahi Shimbun Company. 5 March 2017. Archived from the original on 5 March 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
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