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, operated by the private Sanyo Electric Railway.

Lines

Arai Station is served by the Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line. Located between and , it is 38.5 km from the starting point of the line at .

Station layout

The station consists of two ground-level unnumbered side platforms serving two tracks. The station building is located on the north side of the station, and the platforms are connected by a footbridge. The station is unattended.

Platforms

File:Sanyo-Arai Station south entrance.jpg, South entrance, May 2008 File:Sanyo-Arai Station south gate.jpg, Ticket barriers, May 2008 File:Sanyo-Arai platform.jpg, The platforms, May 2008

Adjacent stations

History

The station opened on 19 August 1923. Sanyo Electric Railway Express train derailment 12 Feb 2013 31

Accidents

On 12 February 2013, at around 15:50, a non-stop 6-car limited express service bound for collided with the rear end of a truck which had not completely cleared the level crossing to the west of the station. The first two cars of the train derailed and slid 170 m before hitting the edge of the station platform and coming to rest. 15 people were injured in the collision, including the train driver and truck driver.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2018, the station was used by an average of 6597 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

* Kobe Steel Takasago factory * Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Takasago factory * Kikkoman Takasago factory * * * * Takasago Minami Senior High SchoolTakasago Minami Senior High School official website
Retrieved 13 February 2013. * Arai Elementary School

References

External links

Arai Station information
(Sanyo Electric Railway) {{DEFAULTSORT:Arai Station (Hyogo) Railway stations in Japan opened in 1923 Railway stations in Hyōgo Prefecture Takasago, Hyōgo