Takezawa Station

Takezawa Station (竹沢駅, Takezawa-eki) is a railway station on the Hachikō Line in Ogawa, Saitama, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Takezawa Station

竹沢駅
The station entrance in February 2017
LocationSuguro, Ogawa-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama-ken 355–0336
Japan
Operated by JR East
Line(s)■ Hachikō Line
Distance56.3 km from Hachiōji
Platforms1 side platform
Tracks1
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened6 October 1934
Rebuilt2008
Passengers
FY201031 daily
Services
Preceding station JR East Following station
Orihara
toward Takasaki
 Hachikō Line
 Ogawamachi
toward Komagawa
Location
Takezawa Station
Location within Japan

Lines

Takezawa Station is served by the unelectrified Hachiko Line between Komagawa and Takasaki, and is located 56.3 km from the starting point of the line at Hachiōji.[1]

Station layout

The station originally had two opposed side platforms serving two tracks, forming a passing loop on the single-track line, with the station building located on the south side and the platforms connected by a footbridge.[1] From 15 October 2016, the up (for Komagawa) platform was decommissioned and the track removed, with trains in both directions using the remaining (former down) platform.

Platforms
  ■ Hachiko Line for Yorii and Takasaki
for Ogawamachi and Komagawa
  • The platform side of the station building in February 2017
  • View looking west from the platform in February 2017
  • View looking east from the platform in January 2018, with the decommissioned former eastbound platform on the left
  • View looking west from the platform in January 2018, with the decommissioned former eastbound platform on the right
  • The toilets in the station forecourt in January 2018

History

The station opened on 6 October 1934.[2] With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.[2] The station building was rebuilt in 2008.[1]

From 15 October 2016, the up platform was decommissioned and the track removed, with trains in both directions using the remaining (former down) platform.

  • The previous station building in May 2006
  • The station viewed from the east in 2012 before track singling

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2010, the station was used by an average of 31 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[3]

Surrounding area
Takezawa Elementary School
  • Tōbu Takezawa Station (Tobu Tojo Line) (approximately 500 m away)
  • National Route 254
  • Takezawa Elementary School

See also

References
  1. Kawashima, Ryozo (February 2011). 日本の鉄道　中部ライン　全線・全駅・全配線　第１１巻　埼玉南部・東京多摩北部 [Railways of Japan - Chubu Line - Lines/Stations/Track plans - Vol 11 Southern Saitama and Northern Tama Tokyo] (in Japanese). Japan: Kodansha. p. 49. ISBN 978-4-06-270071-9.
  2. Ishino, Tetsu, ed. (1998). 停車場変遷大辞典 国鉄・JR編 [Station Transition Directory - JNR/JR] (in Japanese). II. Japan: JTB. p. 200. ISBN 4-533-02980-9.
  3. 各駅の乗車人員 (2010年度) [FY2010 Station passenger figures] (in Japanese). Japan: East Japan Railway Company. Retrieved 19 February 2012.

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