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located in the city of Komatsushima,

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, Japan. It is operated by

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and has the station number "M08".

Lines

Tatsue Station is served by the

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and is located 15.6 km from the beginning of the line at . All trains stop at this station.

Layout

The station consists of an

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serving two tracks. The station building is unstaffed and serves only as a waiting room. Access to the island platform is by means of a level crossing and ramp.

Platforms

Adjacent stations

History

Tatsue Station was opened on 15 December 1916 as an intermediate station along a stretch of track laid down by the privately run from Chūden to and Furushō (now closed). On 1 July 1936, the stretch of Anan Railway track from Chūden to Hanoura, including Tatsue, was nationalized.

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(JGR) took over control of the station and operated it as part of the Mugi Line. On 1 April 1987, with the

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(JNR), the successor of JGR, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 224 passengers daily.

Surrounding area

*Komatsushima City Tatsue Elementary School * Komatsushima City Tatsue Public Hall * Tatsue-ji

References

External links

JR Shikoku official homepage
Railway stations in Tokushima Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1916 Komatsushima, Tokushima {{Tokushima-railstation-stub