Iwamuro Station
Iwamuro Station 岩室駅 | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Niigata (See other stations in Niigata) |
| City | Niigata |
| History | |
| Year opened | 1912 |
| Former name | Wanō Station |
| Present name since | 1965 |
| Rail services | |
| Operator(s) | JR East |
| Line(s) | Echigo Line |
Iwamuro Station (岩室駅 Iwamuro-eki) is located in Iwamuro part of Nishikan-ku, Niigata, Japan. It is managed by JR East.
History
When the station opened on August 25, 1912 on the Hakusan Echigo railway it was originally called Wanō. It had a manned station office, four platforms, sidings and freight yards. On October 1, 1927, the Echigo line was nationalized.
The station was renamed Iwamuro on December 25, 1965.
On January 1, 1973 all freight handling ceased at the station. The sidings and two side platforms were closed and eventually removed.
In 1987 the station was transferred to JR East Japan Railways when the Japanese rail network was privatized. Beginning on January 21, 2006, passengers were able to use Suica cards at the station.
On March 31, 2007, after 95 years, the manned station office was closed. Tickets are now purchased from an automated vending machine.
Layout
The station has a waiting hall, toilets and one side platform. Outside there are taxis and regular bus services.
Service
| « | Service | » | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echigo Line | ||||
| Kita-Yoshida | - | Maki | ||
External links
- JR (East) Railway (Japanese)
- Video:Maki to Iwamuro
Coordinates: 37°43′16.73″N 138°52′47.74″E / 37.7213139°N 138.8799278°E