Masaki Station (Ehime)

Masaki Station (松前駅, Masaki-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the town of Masaki, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Iyotetsu.

Masaki Station

松前駅
Masaki Station, January 2009
General information
LocationHama, Masaki Town, Iyo District, Ehime Prefecture 791-3110
Japan
Coordinates33°47′10″N 132°42′18″E / 33.7860°N 132.7050°E / 33.7860; 132.7050
Operated by Iyotetsu
Line(s)     Gunchū Line
Platforms1 island platform + 1 side platform
Tracks3
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
Other information
Station codeIY31
History
Opened4 July 1896; 128 years ago (1896-07-04)
Passengers
FY20191,039
Services
Preceding station Iyotetsu Following station
Jizōmachi
towards Gunchū Port
Gunchū Line Koizumi
Location
Masaki Station is located in Ehime Prefecture
Masaki Station
Masaki Station
Location within Ehime Prefecture
Masaki Station is located in Japan
Masaki Station
Masaki Station
Masaki Station (Japan)

Lines

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The station is served by the Gunchū Line and is located 7.9 km from the terminus of the line at Matsuyama City.

Layout

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The station consists of two opposing side platforms and three tracks. One of the tracks was used as a siding when freight trains were in operation (no longer in use). The station is unattended. During most of the day, trains arrive every fifteen minutes.[1]


History

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The station was opened on July 4, 1896.

Surrounding area

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  • Masaki Town Hall
  • Ehime Prefectural Iyo High School
  • Masaki Junior High School

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "いよてつ郊外電車時刻表" (PDF). Iyotetsu. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
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