Shin-Hikida Station, Railway station in Tsuruga, Japan
Shin-Hikida Station is a railway station on the Hokuriku Main Line in Fukui Prefecture with two side platforms connected by a level crossing. The facility serves two separate rail lines and connects the surrounding area to larger urban centers.
The station began operations on October 1, 1957, and came under West Japan Railway Company management following privatization of the Japanese National Railways. It has served as part of the local transport network in the Tsuruga area since then.
The station numbers JR-A02 for Hokuriku Main Line and JR-B09 for Kosei Line reflect the Japanese systematic approach to railway organization.
The station sits around 39 kilometers from Maibara and offers parking for commuters along with access to National Route 161. Visitors should expect basic facilities typical of a small regional station.
The station records show a daily average of 23 boarding passengers in 2016, making it a small yet vital transportation point in the region.
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