Midoriko Station

Midoriko Station
みどり湖駅
Entrance to Midoriko Station in December 2005
Location Saijo-michibata, Shiojiri-shi, Nagano-ken 399-0724
Japan
Coordinates 36°5′39.2″N 137°58′55″E / 36.094222°N 137.98194°E / 36.094222; 137.98194
Elevation 760.7 meters
Operated by JR East
Line(s) Chūō Main Line
Distance 218.2 km from Tokyo
Platforms 2 side platforms
Tracks 2
Other information
Website Official website
History
Opened 5 July 1983
Location
Midoriko Station
Location within Japan

Midoriko Station (みどり湖駅, Midoriko-eki) is a railway station on the Chuo Main Line in Shiojiri, Nagano, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Lines

Midoriko Station is served by the Chuo Main Line and is 218.2 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Tokyo Station.

Station layout

The station consists of two side platforms serving two tracks, located in a cutting below ground level.

Platforms

north  Chuo Main Line for Okaya and Kobuchizawa
south  Chuo Main Line for Shiojiri, Matsumoto, and Nagano

Adjacent stations

« Service »
Chuo Main Line
Okaya   Rapid   Shiojiri
Okaya   Local   Shiojiri

History

Midoriko Station opened on 5 July 1983,[1] coinciding with the opening of the Enrei Tunnel (塩嶺トンネル).[2]

Surrounding area

See also

References

  1. 日本国有鉄道停車場一覧 [JNR Station Directory]. Japan: Japanese National Railways. 1985. p. 54. ISBN 4-533-00503-9.
  2. 「みどり湖駅開業30周年号」運転 ["Midoriko Station 30th Anniversary" train runs]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 30 September 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
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