羽生オフレールステーション, Railway cargo transfer facility in Hanyu, Japan
Hanyu Off-Rail Station is a logistics facility near Tokyo that transfers containers between trucks and railway freight terminals without requiring direct rail access. The facility serves areas lacking traditional freight stations by connecting them to the national rail network.
The facility opened on October 10, 2000, as Japan Rail Freight's answer to the need for freight terminals in regions without traditional railway stations. It expanded rapidly and became an important link for cargo movement between Tokyo and other industrial areas.
The station reflects Japan's systematic approach to transportation infrastructure, demonstrating the integration of road and rail freight networks.
The facility accepts containers in two standard sizes and operates with multiple truck services daily. Visitors can view the grounds during working hours but should expect a plain, functional environment without visitor amenities.
By 2005, the station handled 22,514 tons of outbound and 58,245 tons of inbound cargo, marking substantial growth in regional freight operations.
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