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Chiebun Station
is a railway station located in Chiebun (智恵文), Nayoro, Hokkaidō in Japan, and is operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company. Lines Serviced *Hokkaido Railway Company **Sōya Main Line The is a Japanese railway line operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) in Hokkaido. The line connects Asahikawa Station in Asahikawa and Wakkanai Station in Wakkanai, and is the northernmost railway line in Japan. The name comes ... Adjacent stations External linksEkikara Time Table - JR Chiebun Station {{coord, 44.4552, N, 142.4152, E, type:railwaystation_region:JP, display=title Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1911 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Railway Station
Rail transport (also known as train transport) is a means of transport that transfers passengers and goods on wheeled vehicles running on rails, which are incorporated in tracks. In contrast to road transport, where the vehicles run on a prepared flat surface, rail vehicles (rolling stock) are directionally guided by the tracks on which they run. Tracks usually consist of steel rails, installed on sleepers (ties) set in ballast, on which the rolling stock, usually fitted with metal wheels, moves. Other variations are also possible, such as "slab track", in which the rails are fastened to a concrete foundation resting on a prepared subsurface. Rolling stock in a rail transport system generally encounters lower frictional resistance than rubber-tyred road vehicles, so passenger and freight cars (carriages and wagons) can be coupled into longer trains. The operation is carried out by a railway company, providing transport between train stations or freight customer facilit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nayoro, Hokkaidō
is a Cities of Japan, city in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. , the city has an estimated population of 28,373 and a population density of 53 persons per km2 (140 persons per sq. mi.). The total area is . On March 27, 2006, the town of Fūren, Hokkaido, Fūren was merged into Nayoro. History *1909: Kaminayoro village was founded. *1915: Kaminayoro village became Nayoro town. *1920: Chiebun village split off from Bifuka, Hokkaido, Shimonayoro village. *1924: Shimokawa, Hokkaido, Shimokawa village was separated from Nayoro town. *1954: Nayoro town and Chiebun village was merged to form Nayoro town. *1956: Nayoro town became Nayoro city. *2006: Nayoro city and Fūren town was merged to form Nayoro city. Education Universities * Nayoro City University Junior colleges * Nayoro City University Junior College High schools * Hokkaido Nayoro High School * Hokkaido Nayoro Industry High School Transportation Rail The Nayoro Main Line and Shimmei Line used to run from Nayoro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokkaidō
is Japan, Japan's Japanese archipelago, second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost Prefectures of Japan, prefecture, making up its own List of regions of Japan, region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaidō is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only Cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, ordinance-designated city. Sakhalin lies about 43 kilometers (26 mi) to the north of Hokkaidō, and to the east and northeast are the Kuril Islands, which are administered by Russia, though the four most southerly are Kuril Islands dispute, claimed by Japan. Hokkaidō was formerly known as ''Ezo'', ''Yezo'', ''Yeso'', or ''Yesso''.Louis Frédéric, Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Hokkaidō" in Although there were Japanese settlers who ruled the southern tip of the island since the 16th century, Hokkaido was considered foreign territo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokkaido Railway Company
The is one of the constituent companies of the Japan Railways Group (JR Group), and is often referred to using its official abbreviation of . It operates intercity and local rail services in Hokkaido, Japan. The company introduced Kitaca, a smart card ticketing system, in autumn 2008. At the time of its privatization in 1987, JR Hokkaido operated 21 railway lines totalling of narrow-gauge () track, as well as a ferry service to Aomori. Since then, that figure has dwindled to just below , as unprofitable lines have been shut down or spun off (in the case of the Hokkaidō Chihoku Kōgen Railway). The ferry service has also been replaced by the Seikan Tunnel. On 19 November 2016, JR Hokkaido's president announced plans to further rationalize its network by the withdrawal of services from up to 1,237 km, or about 50% of the current network, including closure of the remaining section of the Rumoi Main Line (the Rumoi - Mashike section closed on 4 December 2016), the Shin-Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sōya Main Line
The is a Japanese railway line operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) in Hokkaido. The line connects Asahikawa Station in Asahikawa and Wakkanai Station in Wakkanai, and is the northernmost railway line in Japan. The name comes from Sōya Subprefecture. On 19 November 2016, JR Hokkaido's President announced plans to rationalise the network by up to 1,237 km, or ~50% of the current network, including proposed conversion of the Nayoro - Wakkanai section of the Soya Line to Third Sector operation, but if local governments are not agreeable, the section will face closure. Services One '' Sōya'' limited express service operates each way between and daily, and two '' Sarobetsu'' limited express services also operate each way between Asahikawa and Wakkanai daily. All-stations "Local" train services operate between and , at approximately 1 to 2 hour intervals. All-stations "Local" train services operate between Nayoro and Wakkanai, at approximately 3 to 4 ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nisshin Station (Hokkaido)
is a railway station located in Nisshin, Nayoro, Hokkaido, Japan and is operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaidō). Lines Serviced *Hokkaido Railway Company :*Sōya Main Line The is a Japanese railway line operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) in Hokkaido. The line connects Asahikawa Station in Asahikawa and Wakkanai Station in Wakkanai, and is the northernmost railway line in Japan. The name comes ... Adjacent stations External linksEkikara Time Table – JR Nisshin Station (Japanese) {{coord, 44.3817, N, 142.467, E, source:kolossus-jawiki, display=title Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1959 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chihoku Station
is a railway station located in Chiebun (智恵文), Nayoro, Hokkaidō, Nayoro, Hokkaidō, and is operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company. Lines Serviced *Hokkaido Railway Company **Sōya Main Line Adjacent stations External linksEkikara Time Table - JR Chihoku Station {{coord, 44.4615, N, 142.3943, E, type:railwaystation_region:JP, display=title Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1987 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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