Katsurane Station
Katsurane Station (桂根駅, Katsurane-eki) is a railway station in the city of [[Akita (city)|Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan, operated by JR East.
Katsurane Station 桂根駅 | |||||||||||
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 A JR East Inaho limited express train passing through Katsurane Station | |||||||||||
| Location | 173 Hamazoe, Shimohama-Katsurane, Akita-shi, Akita-ken 010-1501 Japan | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 39°38′52.44″N 140°3′58.85″E | ||||||||||
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| Line(s) | ■ Uetsu Main Line | ||||||||||
| Distance | 261.7 kilometers from Niitsu | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side platforms | ||||||||||
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| Status | Unstaffed | ||||||||||
| Website | Official website | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 31 March 1987 | ||||||||||
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  Katsurane Station Location within Akita Prefecture  Katsurane Station Katsurane Station (Japan) | |||||||||||
Lines
Katsurane Station is served by the Uetsu Main Line, and is located 261.7 kilometres (162.6 mi) from the terminus of the line at Niitsu Station.
Station layout
The station has two opposed side platforms connected by a level crossing; however, only one platform is normally used for passenger traffic. The station is unattended.
Platforms
| 1 | ■ Uetsu Main Line | for Araya and Akita for Ugo-Honjō and Sakata |
| 2 | ■ Uetsu Main Line | not normally used |
History
Katsurane Station opened as the Katsurane Signal Stop on 30 September 1962. It became a full passenger station on 31 March 1987.[1]
Surrounding area
- Katsurane Beach
See also
References
- 各駅情報（桂根駅） [Station information (Katsurane Station)] (in Japanese). Japan: East Japan Railway Company. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
External links
- JR East Station information (in Japanese)
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