Nishi-Hachiōji Station
Railway station in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan
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Nishi-Hachiōji Station (西八王子駅, Nishi-Hachiōji-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).
Japan
JR EastJC23 Nishi-Hachiōji Station 西八王子駅 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Location | 2-21-1 Sennin-machi, Hachiōji City, Tokyo 193-0835 Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 35°39′24.4008″N 139°18′45.0324″E | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operator | JR East | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Distance | 39.5 km (24.5 mi) from Shinjuku | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side platforms | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Structure type | At grade | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Status | Staffed | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station code | JC23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | Official website | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 1 April 1939 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| FY2019 | 31,823 daily | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lines
Nishi-Hachiōji Station is served by the Chūō Main Line with also Chūō Line (Rapid) limited stop services from Tokyo. The station is 49.8 kilometers from Tokyo Station.
Station layout
The station consists of two ground-level opposed side platforms serving two tracks with the platforms connected by the elevated station building, which is located above and perpendicular to the tracks. The station is attended.
Platforms
| 1 |  ■ Chūō Main Line |
for Hachiōji, Takao, Ōtsuki, and Kōfu |
| 2 | ■ Chūō Main Line |
for Tachikawa, Mitaka, Shinjuku, and Tokyo |
History
Nishi-Hachiōji Station opened on 1 April 1939. The original station building was destroyed in an air raid on 2 August 1945.[citation needed] With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.
Passenger statistics
Surrounding area
- Hachiōji City Hall
- Japan National Route 20
- Hosei University - Hachiōji campus
