Tomioka Station

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Tomioka Station (富岡駅, Tomioka-eki) is a JR East railway station located in Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. After the 2011 earthquake, the town of Tomioka was evacuated and the station was closed.

Line

Jōban Line

Surrounding area

Tomioka is within the evacuation zone surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Since August 2012 it has been possible to enter the area, but remaining in the area overnight is prohibited.

History

August 23, 1898: Station begins operation.
March 11, 2011: Station closed indefinitely following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.

Adjacent stations

Stations of the Joban Line

Freight Line: Tabata; Mikawashima; Minami-Senju

Stations served only by the Chiyoda Line through service local trains between Kita-Senju and Abiko are omitted.

Coordinates: 37°20′01″N 141°01′21″E / 37.3337°N 141.0224°E / 37.3337; 141.0224

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