Shikibu Station
Railway station in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
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Shikibu Station (しきぶ駅, Shikibu-eki) is an infill railway station in the city of Echizen, Fukui, Japan, operated by Hapi-Line Fukui.[1] It is projected to be used by around 570 passengers daily.[2]
Japan
Hapi-Line Fukui Hapi-Line Fukui LineShikibu Station しきぶ駅 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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The west side of Shikibu Station in March 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Location | Nawate-cho, Echizen-shi, Fukui-ken Japan | |||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 35.887778°N 136.166389°E | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operated by | Hapi-Line Fukui | |||||||||||||||||||
| Line | Hapi-Line Fukui Line | |||||||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side platforms | |||||||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Website | Official website | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 14 March 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Lines
Shikibu Station is served by the Hapi-Line Fukui Line,[3] and is located 1.7 kilometres from Takefu.[4]
Station layout
The station consists of two opposing side platforms serving two tracks.[1] The platforms are 85 metres long and capable of accommodating trains that are up to four cars long.[2]
History
A public naming competition of the proposed new station between Ōshio and Takefu took place between August and September 2023.[4]
The finalised station name was announced on 8 February 2024.[5]
Initially scheduled to open in around March 2025,[6] the station commenced operations on 14 March 2026.[1]
