Heiwajima Station
Heiwajima Station 平和島駅 | |
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|---|---|
| Platforms | |
| Location | |
| Prefecture | Tokyo (See other stations in Tokyo) |
| Ward | Ōta |
| History | |
| Year opened | 1901 |
| Former names | Sawada Station Gakkō-ura Station |
| Present name since | 1961 |
| Rail services | |
| Operator(s) | Keihin Electric Express Railway |
| Line(s) | Main Line |
Heiwajima Station (平和島駅 Heiwajima-eki) is a railway station of the Keihin Electric Express Railway located in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan.
Lines
Station layout
| 1, 2 | ■Keikyū Main Line | for Yokohama, Shin-Zushi, Uraga, Misakiguchi, Haneda Airport |
| 3, 4 | ■Keikyū Main Line | for Shinagawa, Sengakuji |
The station has two island platforms. Both platforms are on the upper level and connected by stairs, escalators and elevators to the ground level where ticket office, gates and toilets are located.[1]
History
The station opened on February 1, 1901 as Sawada Station (沢田駅). Later the name was changed to Gakkō-ura Station (学校裏駅), meaning "behind the school". The present name Heiwajima was given September 1, 1961. The platforms were moved to the elevated tracks in 1970.[1]
Around the station
To the east of the station is Heiwanomori-Kōen (平和の森公園) park.
Adjacent stations
| « | Service | » | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keikyū Main Line | ||||
| Omori-Kaigan | Local | Ōmorimachi | ||
| Tachiaigawa | Airport Express | Keikyū Kamata | ||
| Aomono-Yokochō | Ltd. Express | Keikyū Kamata | ||
| Rapid Ltd. Express: no stop | ||||
| Keikyū Wing: no stop | ||||
References
External links
- Heiwanomori-Kōen Park (Japanese)
- Heiwanomori-Kōen Archery fields (Japanese)
Coordinates: 35°34′41″N 139°44′05″E / 35.5781°N 139.7347°E