Chikushi Station
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Nishi-Nippon RailroadChikushi Station 筑紫駅 | ||||||||||||||||
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 Chikushi Station in 2008 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Location | 2-chōme Chikushi, Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka-ken 818-0025 Japan | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 33°27′46″N 130°33′11″E / 33.462834°N 130.553096°E | |||||||||||||||
| Operated by | Nishi-Nippon Railroad | |||||||||||||||
| Line(s) | ■ Tenjin Ōmuta Line | |||||||||||||||
| Distance | 20.8 km from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) | |||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 island platforms | |||||||||||||||
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| Structure type | elevated | |||||||||||||||
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| Station code | T17 | |||||||||||||||
| Website | Official website | |||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 12 April 1924 | |||||||||||||||
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| FY2022 | 7006 | |||||||||||||||
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Chikushi Station (筑紫駅, Chikushi-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Chikushino, Fukuoka, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Nishi-Nippon Railroad (NNR), and has station number T17.[1]
The station is served by the Nishitetsu Tenjin Ōmuta Line and is 20.8 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.[1]
Station layout
The station consists of a two island platforms with an elevated station building. The station is staffed.[1]
Platforms
| 1, 2 | ■ Tenjin Ōmuta Line | for Kurume, Yanagawa and Ōmuta |
| 3, 4 | ■ Tenjin Ōmuta Line | for Futsukaichi,Fukuoka |
History
The station opened on 12 April 1924 as a station on the Kyushu Railway. The company merged with the Kyushu Electric Tramway on 19 September 1942. The company changed its name to Nishi-Nippon Railway three days later, on 22 September 1942.
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2022, the station was used by 7006 passengers daily. [2]
Surrounding area
The station is located in the southern part of Chikushino City. There are residential areas surrounding the station.
- Chikushino City Chikushi Elementary School
- Chikushino City Chikuyama Junior High School
- Chikushino City Hall Chikushi Branch
