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in located in the city of

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, operated by

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(JR West).

Lines

Tsuda Station is served by the Katamachi Line (Gakkentoshi Line), and is located from the starting point of the line at Kizu Station.

Station layout

The station has a two elevated

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s with the station building underneath. Only the middle platforms are in use, with the outer platforms on dead-headed sidings. The station is staffed.

Platforms

Adjacent stations

History

The station was opened on 12 April 1898. Station numbering was introduced in March 2018 with Tsuda being assigned station number JR-H29.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 5,646 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

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*Hirakata City Tsuda Elementary School *Hirakata City Tsuda Minami Elementary School

References

External links

Official home page
Railway stations in Japan opened in 1898 Railway stations in Osaka Prefecture Hirakata, Osaka {{Osaka-railstation-stub