Shingū-Chūō Station
Railway station in Shingū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
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Shingū-Chūō Station (新宮中央駅, Shingū-Chūō-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the town of Shingū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.[1]
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JR KyushuJA 07 Shingū-Chūō Station 新宮中央駅  | |||||||||||
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Shingū-Chūō Station in 2014 | |||||||||||
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| Location | 2-chōme-1 Chūō Ekimae, Shingu-cho, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka-ken 811-0120 Japan | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 33°42′42″N 130°26′57″E | ||||||||||
| Operator | JR Kyushu | ||||||||||
| Line | JA Kagoshima Main Line | ||||||||||
| Distance | 63.4 km from Mojikō | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side platforms | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
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Structure type | Elevated | ||||||||||
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| Status | Staffed (Midori no Madoguchi) | ||||||||||
| Website | Official website | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 13 March 2010 | ||||||||||
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| FY2020 | 4311 | ||||||||||
| Rank | 35th (among JR Kyushu stations) | ||||||||||
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Lines
The station is served by the Kagoshima Main Line and is located 63.4 km from the starting point of the line at Mojikō.[2]
Layout
The station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks, connected by an elevated station building. The station has a Midori no Madoguchi staffed ticket office.[2]
Platforms
| 1 | ■ JA Kagoshima Main Line | for Hakata and Kurume |
| 2 | ■ JA Kagoshima Main Line | for Orio and Kokura |
History
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2020, the station was used by an average of 4311 passengers daily (boarding passengers only), and it ranked 35th among the busiest stations of JR Kyushu.[4]
Surrounding area
The station is located in the northwestern part of Shingu Town. There are many commercial facilities on the east side, and there are many residences, factories, and offices on the west side, but large-scale condominiums are lined up on both the east and west sides.
