山形オフレールステーション

Yamagata Off-Rail Station is a freight hub that transfers containers between trucks and rail lines without having direct rail access. It serves the Murayama area by moving goods between different transport methods efficiently.

The facility began as the Yamagata Container Center before being renamed to Off-Rail Station in 2006. This change reflected Japan's effort to improve freight connections in smaller urban areas.

This station represents Japan's adaptation of freight transport systems, integrating road and rail services to maintain efficient cargo movement in smaller cities.

The station operates throughout the year, handling regular transfers of containers between different transport modes. Visitors should expect to see trucks and loading equipment in motion, particularly during regular business hours.

In fiscal year 2004, the station processed 81,980 tons of outbound cargo and 82,190 tons of inbound freight through its container operations.