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Nishi-Kyūshū Line
The is a Japanese railway line operated by the private railway operator Matsuura Railway, which connects Arita in Saga Prefecture with Sasebo in Nagasaki Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyūshū. Nagasaki Prefecture has a population of 1,314,078 (1 June 2020) and has a geographic area of 4,130 km2 (1,594 sq mi). Nagasaki Prefecture borders Saga Prefecture to the northeast. N .... This is the westernmost railway line in Japan, with Tabira-Hiradoguchi Station being the westernmost station. History The Kansai Coal Mining Co. opened a , gauge line from Saza to Sechibaru via Yoshii in 1896. The Arita - Imari section of the line was opened on 7 August 1898 by the , which merged with the Kyushu Railway in December of the same year. In 1907, the line was nationalised, becoming the . The line was extended to Imabuku in 1930, Matsuura in 1933, Tabira-Hiradoguchi in 1935, and Senryūgataki in 1939. The then isolated Hidariishi - Ainoura section wa ...
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Regional Rail
Regional rail, also known as local trains and stopping trains, are passenger rail services that operate between towns and cities. These trains operate with more stops over shorter distances than inter-city rail, but fewer stops and faster service than commuter rail. Regional rail services operate beyond the limits of urban areas, and either connect similarly-sized smaller cities and towns, or cities and surrounding towns, outside or at the outer rim of a suburban belt. Regional rail normally operates with an even service load throughout the day, although slightly increased services may be provided during rush-hour. The service is less oriented around bringing commuters to the urban centers, although this may generate part of the traffic on some systems. Other regional rail services operate between two large urban areas but make many intermediate stops. In North America, "regional rail" is not recognized as a service classification between "commuter rail" and "inter-city r ...
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Yamadani Station
is a train station located in Arita, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is on the Nishi-Kyūshū Line which has been operated by the third-sector Matsuura Railway since 1988. Lines * Matsuura Railway ** Nishi-Kyūshū Line Trains on this branch terminate at either or . Travellers can transfer at for local trains to , then onto a local or rapid train to . It is 7.0 km from . Station layout The station consists of one ground-level side platform with a bi-directional track. Adjacent stations See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan ... References External links Matsuura Railway Navitime station timetable Yahoo! Transit Japan {{Nishi-Kyūshū Line Stations of Matsuura Railway Railway stations in Japan opened in 1991 ...
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Uranosaki Station
is a railway station in Yamashiro-chō Tachiiwa, Imari City, Saga Prefecture. It is operated by Matsuura Railway and is on the Nishi-Kyūshū Line. The station is popular with photographers and railfans A railfan, rail buff or train buff (American English), railway enthusiast, railway buff or trainspotter (Australian/British English), or ferroequinologist is a person who is recreationally interested in trains and rail transport systems. Rail ... due to an abundance of cherry blossoms surrounding the station, which creates a picturesque setting during their blooming period. Lines * Matsuura Railway ** Nishi-Kyūshū Line Adjacent stations Station layout The station is ground level with a single side platform. Environs * National Route 204 *Ruins of Kawanami Shipyard *Uranosaki Post Office History *October 1, 1930 - Opens for business. *April 1, 1987 - Railways privatize and this station is inherited by JR Kyushu. *April 1, 1988 - This station is inherited by ...
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Haze Station
is a train station located in Imari, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is on the Nishi-Kyūshū Line which has been operated by the third-sector Matsuura Railway since 1988. Lines * Matsuura Railway ** Nishi-Kyūshū Line Trains on this branch terminate at either or . Travellers can transfer at for local trains to , or either a local or rapid train from to . It is 22.8 km from . Station layout The station consists of one ground-level side platform with a bi-directional track. Adjacent stations See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan ... References This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia. External links * Matsuura Railway Navitime station timetable Yahoo! Transit Japan {{Nishi-Kyūshū Line Stations of Matsuura Railway Railway stations in Japan op ...
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Kubara Station
is a train station located in Imari, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is on the Nishi-Kyūshū Line which has been operated by the third-sector Matsuura Railway since 1988. Lines * Matsuura Railway ** Nishi-Kyūshū Line Trains on this branch terminate at either or . Travellers can transfer at for local trains to , or either a local or rapid train from to . It is 21.7 km from . Station layout The station consists of one ground-level side platform with a bi-directional track, and one passing track. Adjacent stations See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It ... References This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia. External links * Matsuura Railway Naviti ...
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Naruishi Station
is a train station located in Imari, Saga Prefecture, Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north .... It is on the Nishi-Kyūshū Line which has been operated by the third-sector Matsuura Railway since 1988. Lines * Matsuura Railway ** Nishi-Kyūshū Line Trains on this branch terminate at either or . Travellers can transfer at for local trains to , or either a local or rapid train from to . It is 20.0 km from . Station layout The station consists of one ground-level side platform with a bi-directional track. Adjacent stations See also * List of railway stations in Japan References This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia. External links * Matsuura Railway Navitime station timet ...
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Sato Station
is a train station located in Imari, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is on the Nishi-Kyūshū Line which has been operated by the third-sector Matsuura Railway since 1988. Lines * Matsuura Railway ** Nishi-Kyūshū Line Trains on this branch terminate at either or . Travellers can transfer at for local trains to , or either a local or rapid train from to . It is 17.5 km from . Station layout The station consists of one ground-level side platform with a bi-directional track. Adjacent stations See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It ... References This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia. External links * Matsuura Railway Navitime station timetable Ya ...
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Higashi-Yamashiro Station
is a train station located in Imari, Saga Prefecture, Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north .... It is on the Nishi-Kyūshū Line which has been operated by the third-sector Matsuura Railway since 1988. Lines * Matsuura Railway ** Nishi-Kyūshū Line Trains on this branch terminate at either or . Travellers can transfer at for local trains to , or either a local or rapid train from to . It is 16.3 km from . Station layout The station consists of one ground-level side platform with a bi-directional track. Adjacent stations See also * List of railway stations in Japan References This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia. External links * Matsuura Railway Navitime station timet ...
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Chikuhi Line
The is a railway line in Kyushu, Japan, connecting Meinohama Station in Fukuoka, Fukuoka (and via a subway through service, Fukuoka itself) to Karatsu Station in Karatsu, Saga, and from Yamamoto Station in Karatsu to Imari Station in Imari, Saga. Trains from Karatsu to Imari use the Karatsu Line to Yamamoto. Route data *Operators and distances **JR Kyushu ***From Meinohama to Karatsu: ***From Yamamoto to Imari: *Track gauge: *Stations: 29 *Double-track: From Meinohama to Chikuzen-Maebaru *Electrified track: Meinohama to Nishi-Karatsu only; Yamamoto to Imari is unelectrified Station list Eastern section :●: Stops, |: Does not stop :Rapid Service: Stops at every station on the Kūkō Line Western section All trains running on this section stop at all stations. Rolling stock * 103-1500 series six-car EMUs (since 1982) * 303 series six-car EMUs (since 22 January 2000) * 305 series six-car EMUs (since February 2015) A fleet of six new 305 series six-car electr ...
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Imari Station
is a train station located in Imari City, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is a transfer station between the JR Kyushu Chikuhi Line and the third-sector Matsuura Railway Nishi-Kyushu Line. Lines Imari is the western terminus of the western section of the Chikuhi Line and is 25.7 km from the starting point of this section at . The station is also served by the Nishi-Kyushu Line and is located 13.0 km from the starting point of the line at . Layout The station was once a through-station but the tracks JR and Matsuura tracks have since been divided. Each company now occupies separate premises with a road in between the two. The JR station consists of a bay platform serving a single track. The Matsuura station consists of three bay platforms serving three tracks, with several sidings branching off. There is no through-track at either station. The JR station building, to the east, houses a waiting area and a ticket window. Management of the station has been outsourced to ...
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Kawahigashi Station (Saga)
is a train station located in Imari, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is on the Nishi-Kyūshū Line which has been operated by the third-sector Matsuura Railway since 1988. Lines * Matsuura Railway ** Nishi-Kyūshū Line Trains on this branch terminate at either or . Travellers can transfer at for local trains to , then onto a local or rapid train to . It is 11.6 km from . Station layout The station consists of one ground-level side platform with a bi-directional track. Adjacent stations See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan ... References This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia. External links * Matsuura Railway Navitime station timetable Yahoo! Transit Japan {{Nishi-Kyūshū Line Stations of Matsuura Railway Railway stations in Japan opened i ...
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