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Shimo-Shirataki Station
was a railway station on the Sekihoku Main Line in Engaru, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). Opened in 1929, the station closed in March 2016. Lines Shimo-Shirataki Station was served by the single-track Sekihoku Main Line, lying from the official starting point of the line at . The station was numbered "A47". Station layout The station had two side platforms serving two tracks on the otherwise single-track line. The station was unstaffed, but had a station structure and waiting room. File:Shimoshirataki station02.JPG, The station platforms in June 2009 Adjacent stations History The station opened on 12 August 1929. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR Hokkaido. In July 2015, JR Hokkaido announced that it would be closing the station along with three others on the line (Kyū-Shirataki Station, Kami-Shirataki Station, and Kanehana Station) in March 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JR Logo (hokkaido)
JR, J. R. or Jr. may refer to: * Jr. or Junior (suffix), a name suffix Arts and entertainment * ''J.R.'' (album), an album by Jim Bob * ''J R'', a 1975 novel written by William Gaddis * "Jr.", a song by Codeine on the album ''Barely Real'' * J. R. Ewing, a television character from ''Dallas'' * JR Chandler, aka Adam Chandler Jr, a television character from ''All My Children'' * ''Jornal da Record'', a Brazilian news program on RecordTV Businesses and organizations * Aero California, defunct Mexican airline by IATA code * Japan Railways Group or the JR Group, the main operators of the Japanese railway network * Jember railway station * John Radcliffe Hospital * Joy Air, Chinese airline by IATA code People In arts and entertainment * JR (artist) (born 1983), French artist * J.R. (musician) (born 1979), American Christian musician and producer * JR (rapper) (born 1987), South African rapper and entrepreneur * ''J. R.'' a pen-name of writer John Ruskin * ''Jr.'', stage name of Park ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokkaido Railway Company
The is one of the constituent companies of the Japan Railways Group (JR Group), and is often referred to using its official abbreviation of . It operates intercity and local rail services in Hokkaido, Japan. The company introduced Kitaca, a smart card ticketing system, in autumn 2008. At the time of its privatization in 1987, JR Hokkaido operated 21 railway lines totalling of narrow-gauge () track, as well as a ferry service to Aomori. Since then, that figure has dwindled to just below , as unprofitable lines have been shut down or spun off (in the case of the Hokkaidō Chihoku Kōgen Railway). The ferry service has also been replaced by the Seikan Tunnel. On 19 November 2016, JR Hokkaido's president announced plans to further rationalize its network by the withdrawal of services from up to 1,237 km, or about 50% of the current network, including closure of the remaining section of the Rumoi Main Line (the Rumoi - Mashike section closed on 4 December 2016), the Shin-Yuba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sekihoku Main Line
is a railway line in Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) between in Asahikawa and Abashiri Station in Abashiri. The name comes from the first Kanji characters of and , names of ancient provinces along the line. On 19 November 2016, JR Hokkaido's President announced plans to rationalise the network by up to , or ~50% of the current network, including the proposed conversion to Third Sector operation of the Sekihoku Main Line, but if local governments are not agreeable, the line will face closure. Basic data *Operators, distances **Hokkaido Railway Company (Services and tracks) ***Whole line, from Shin-Asahikawa to Abashiri: **Japan Freight Railway Company (Services) ***From Shin-Asahikawa to Kitami: * Signal boxes: 4 *Track: single *Block system: Automatic Services The ''Okhotsk'' limited express train, named after the Sea of Okhotsk, runs from Sapporo to Abashiri with two daily return workings. The ''Taisetsu'' limited express train run ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Engaru, Hokkaido
is a List of towns in Japan, town in the Okhotsk Subprefecture, Okhotsk subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. The name comes from the Ainu language, Ainu place name ''Inkar-us-i'' ("overlook-always doing-place"), meaning a lookout point. On October 1, 2005, the towns of Ikutahara, Hokkaido, Ikutahara and Maruseppu, Hokkaido, Maruseppu, and the village of Shirataki, Hokkaido, Shirataki, all from Monbetsu District, Hokkaido, Monbetsu District Merger and dissolution of municipalities of Japan, merged into the expanded town of Engaru."遠軽町の沿革" Engaru Town Hall As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 20,757. The total area is , making it the fifth largest municipality in Hokkaido. Engaru is known as the place where Aikido originated, in the Shirataki area. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Side Platform
A side platform (also known as a marginal platform or a single-face platform) is a platform positioned to the side of one or more railway tracks or guideways at a railway station, tram stop, or transitway. A station having dual side platforms, one for each direction of travel, is the basic design used for double-track railway lines (as opposed to, for instance, the island platform where a single platform lies between the tracks). Side platforms may result in a wider overall footprint for the station compared with an island platform where a single width of platform can be shared by riders using either track. In some stations, the two side platforms are connected by a footbridge running above and over the tracks. While a pair of side platforms is often provided on a dual-track line, a single side platform is usually sufficient for a single-track line. Layout Where the station is close to a level crossing (grade crossing) the platforms may either be on the same side of the cross ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okhotsk (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido), which runs between and . There are two services per day running in both directions, with the journey time taking approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes. Trains operate at a maximum speed of 110 km/h (68 mph). It is named after the Sea of Okhotsk. Stops Trains stop at the following stations: - - () - () - - - - - - - - - - - - - Stations in brackets () are stations where not all trains stop at. * ''Okhotsk'' no. 2 does not stop at Sunagawa and Bibai. Rolling stock ''Okhotsk'' services are normally formed of 4-car KiHa 183 series diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains as shown below, with car 1 at the Sapporo and Abashiri end (train reverses at Engaru Station). They are scheduled to be replaced by KiHa 283 series DMUs from fiscal 2022. Formations All cars are non-smoking.JR Timetable March 2012 issue, p.100/1003 Past * KiHa 22 DMUs (September 1959 – O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese National Railways
The abbreviated JNR or , was the business entity that operated Japan's national railway network from 1949 to 1987. Network Railways As of June 1, 1949, the date of establishment of JNR, it operated of narrow gauge () railways in all 46 prefectures of Japan. This figure expanded to in 1981 (excluding Shinkansen), but later reduced to as of March 31, 1987, the last day of JNR. JNR operated both passenger and freight services. Shinkansen Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed railway was debuted by JNR in 1964. By the end of JNR in 1987, four lines were constructed: ; Tōkaidō Shinkansen: , completed in 1964 ; Sanyō Shinkansen: , completed in 1975 ; Tōhoku Shinkansen: , as of 1987 ; Jōetsu Shinkansen: , completed in 1982 Buses JNR operated bus lines as feeders, supplements or substitutions of railways. Unlike railway operation, JNR Bus was not superior to other local bus operators. The JR Bus companies are the successors of the bus operation of JNR. Ships JNR o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyū-Shirataki Station
was a railway station on the Sekihoku Main Line in Engaru, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). Opened in 1947, the station closed in March 2016. Lines Kyū-Shirataki Station was served by the single-track Sekihoku Main Line, lying from the official starting point of the line at . The station was numbered "A46". Station layout The station had a side platform serving the otherwise single-track line. The station was unstaffed, but had a station structure and waiting room. Adjacent stations History The station opened on 11 February 1947. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR Hokkaido. In July 2015, JR Hokkaido announced that it would be closing the station along with three others on the line (Shimo-Shirataki Station, Kami-Shirataki Station, and Kanehana Station) in March 2016, due to low passenger usage. The station closed following the last day of services on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kami-Shirataki Station
was a railway station on the Sekihoku Main Line in Engaru, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). Opened in October 1932, the station closed in March 2016. Lines Kami-Shirataki Station was served by the single-track Sekihoku Main Line, lying from the official starting point of the line at . The station was numbered "A44". By December 2012, the station was served by just one train service in each direction daily.It was open for 1 girl that used the station to go to school, when she graduated from the school the station officially closed. Station layout The station had a single side platform serving the single-track line. The station was unstaffed, but a station structure was provided, with toilet facilities for passengers. File:Kami-Shirataki Station waiting room 20121224.jpg, The station waiting room in December 2012 File:Kamishirataki station02.JPG, The station platform in June 2009 Adjacent stations History The station opened on 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanehana Station
was a railway station on the Sekihoku Main Line in Kitami, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). Opened in 1914, the station closed in March 2016. Lines Kanehana Station was served by the Sekihoku Main Line, and was unstaffed. It was numbered "A54". Layout Adjacent stations History The station opened on 5 October 1914 as . It was renamed Kanehana on 20 July 1951. The station was destaffed in 1983. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR Hokkaido. JR Hokkaido announced in July 2015 that it planned to close the station from the start of the revised timetable in March 2016, citing low passenger usage figures. The station closed following the last day of services on 25 March 2016. Surrounding area * National Route 242 See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan National Route 333
National Route 333 is a national highway of Japan connecting Asahikawa, Hokkaidō and Kitami, Hokkaidō is a city in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the most populous city and the commercial center in the subprefecture, although the subprefecture capital is Abashiri. Kitami is physically in the middle of Okhotsk Subprefecture. Th ... in Japan, with a total length of 172.1 km (106.94 mi). References National highways in Japan Roads in Hokkaido {{Japan-road-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūbetsu River
is a river in Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 2005, some 34,000 people live in its watershed of . Course Yūbetsu River rises in the Kitami Mountains on the slopes of Mount Tengu. The river travels some to the Sea of Okhotsk The Sea of Okhotsk ( rus, Охо́тское мо́ре, Ohótskoye móre ; ja, オホーツク海, Ohōtsuku-kai) is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean. It is located between Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on the east, the Kuril Islands .... References Rivers of Hokkaido Rivers of Japan {{Japan-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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