is a junction passenger

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in the city of Abiko,

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Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Lines

Abiko is served by both the

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and the Narita Line. It is 31.3 km from the terminus of the Jōban Line at

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in Tokyo, and forms the terminus for the Abiko Branch Line of the Narita Line.

Layout

The station is an elevated station with three

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s and one

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serving seven tracks. The station has a "

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" staffed ticket office.

Platforms

History

Abiko Station opened on December 25, 1896. With the privatization of

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(JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 31,590 passengers daily.

Surrounding area

* * Abiko City Hall

References

External links

JR East station mapJR East station information
{{Narita Line Railway stations in Japan opened in 1896 Railway stations in Chiba Prefecture Narita Line Jōban Line Abiko, Chiba