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{{short description|Railway station in Saijō, Ehime Prefecture, Japan}}
{{Infobox station
{{Infobox station
| name = Iyo-Saijō Station
| name = {{JRSSN|Y|31|size=50}}<br/>Iyo-Saijō Station
| native_name = 伊予西条駅
| native_name = 伊予西条駅
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| caption = Iyo-Saijō Station in 2015
| caption = Iyo-Saijō Station in 2015
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| style = JR Shikoku
| address = Omachi, Saijo-shi, Ehime-ken 793-0030
| address = Omachi, Saijo-shi, Ehime-ken 793-0030
| country = Japan
| coordinates = {{Coord|33.9129|N|133.1873|E|format=dms|type:railwaystation_region:JP|display=title,inline}}
| country = Japan
| coordinates = {{Coord|33.9129|N|133.1873|E|format=dms|type:railwaystation_region:JP|display=title,inline}}
| operator = [[File:JR logo (shikoku).svg|20px]] [[JR Shikoku]]
| operator = [[File:JR logo (shikoku).svg|20px]] [[JR Shikoku]]
| line = {{Colorbull|#fbaf18}} [[Yosan Line]]
| line = {{Colorbull|#fbaf18}} [[Yosan Line]]
| distance = 114.3 km from [[Takamatsu Station (Kagawa)|Takamatsu]]
| distance = 114.3 km from [[Takamatsu Station (Kagawa)|Takamatsu]]
| platforms = 1 side + 1 island platforms
| platforms = 1 side + 1 island platforms
| tracks = 3 + numerous sidings
| tracks = 3 + numerous sidings
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| structure = At grade
| structure = At grade
| parking = Available
| parking = Available
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| disabled = Yes - link bridge to platforms equipped with elevators
| accessible = Yes - link bridge to platforms equipped with elevators
| code = Y31
| code = Y31
| status = Staffed - JR ticket window ([[MARS (ticket reservation system)|''Midori no Madoguchi'']])
| status = Staffed (''[[Midori no Madoguchi]]'')
| zone =
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| website = {{Official website|1=http://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/01_trainbus/kakueki/iyosaijo/}}
| website = {{Official website|1=http://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/01_trainbus/kakueki/iyosaijo/}}
| opened = {{Start date|1921|06|21|df=y}}
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| passengers = 1449<ref>{{cite web |title=2023年度乗車人員順位表 |url=https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/04_company/disclose/pdf/passengers/2023.pdf |website=輸送状況データ一覧 |publisher=[[JR Shikoku]]. |access-date=13 September 2024}}</ref>
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{{Nihongo|'''Iyo-Saijō Station'''|伊予西条駅|Iyo-Saijō-eki|}} is a railway station on the [[Yosan Line]] in [[Saijō, Ehime|Saijō]], [[Ehime Prefecture]], Japan. It is operated by [[JR Shikoku]] and has the station number "Y31".<ref name=yosanstation>{{cite web|url=http://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/pdf_numbering/map.pdf|title=Shikoku Railway Route Map|publisher=JR Shikoku|accessdate=27 December 2017}}</ref><ref name=hacchi/> It is the main station of the city of Saijō and a major terminal on the Yosan Line with many train services beginning or ending here.
{{Nihongo|'''Iyo-Saijō Station'''|伊予西条駅|Iyo-Saijō-eki|}} is a passenger [[railway station]] located in the city of [[Saijō, Ehime|Saijō]], [[Ehime Prefecture]], Japan. It is operated by [[JR Shikoku]] and has the station number "Y31".<ref name=yosanstation>{{cite web|url=http://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/pdf_numbering/map.pdf|title=Shikoku Railway Route Map|publisher=JR Shikoku|access-date=27 December 2017}}</ref><ref name=hacchi/> It is the main station of the city of Saijō and a major terminal on the Yosan Line with many train services beginning or ending here.


==Lines==
==Lines==
The station is served by the JR Shikoku [[Yosan Line]] and is located 114.3&nbsp;km from the beginning of the line at [[Takamatsu Station (Kagawa)|Takamatsu]].<ref name=kawashima/> It is the western terminal for Yosan line local trains which ply the {{STN|Kan'onji}} - Iyo-Saijō sector. Passengers on local services continuing eastwards or westwards have to change trains. The ''Rapid Sunport'', and ''Nanpū Relay'' which provide a through service to {{STN|Takamatsu|Kagawa}} start and end here.<ref name=timetable>{{cite web|url=http://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/01_trainbus/jikoku/pdf/iyo-saijo.pdf|title=Iyo-Saijō Station Timetable|publisher=JR Shikoku|accessdate=31 December 2017}}</ref>
Iyo-Saijō Station is served by the JR Shikoku [[Yosan Line]] and is located 114.3&nbsp;km from the beginning of the line at [[Takamatsu Station (Kagawa)|Takamatsu]].<ref name=kawashima/> It is the western terminal for Yosan line local trains which ply the {{STN|Kan'onji}} - Iyo-Saijō sector. Passengers on local services continuing eastwards or westwards have to change trains. The ''Rapid Sunport'', and ''Nanpū Relay'' which provide a through service to {{STN|Takamatsu|Kagawa}} start and end here.<ref name=timetable>{{cite web|url=http://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/01_trainbus/jikoku/pdf/iyo-saijo.pdf|title=Iyo-Saijō Station Timetable|publisher=JR Shikoku|access-date=31 December 2017}}</ref>


In addition, the following JR Shikoku limited express services also serve the station:<ref name=timetable/>
In addition, the following JR Shikoku limited express services also serve the station:<ref name=timetable/>
Line 50: Line 52:


==Layout==
==Layout==
The station consists of an island and a side platform serving three tracks. The station building houses a waiting room, shops, a JR ticket window (with a [[MARS (ticket reservation system)|''Midori no Madoguchi'']] facility) and a JR Travel Centre (Warp Plaza). Car parking and rental are available.<ref name=hacchi>{{cite web|url=http://hacchi-no-he.net/line/yosan/station/0310_iyosaijou.htm|title=伊予西条駅|trans-title=Iyo-Saijō|accessdate=31 December 2017|website=hacchi-no-he.net}}</ref><ref name=sw>{{cite web|url=https://www.shikoku.org.uk/JR/LINE/yosan/SAIJO.htm|title=伊予西条駅|trans-title=Iyo-Saijō Station|accessdate=31 December 2017|website=shikoku.org.uk}}</ref><ref name=sanyukai>{{cite web|url=http://www.sanyukai.sakura.ne.jp/iyosaizyou.html|title=伊予西条|trans-title=Iyo-Saijō|accessdate=31 December 2017|website=sanyukai.sakura.ne.jp}}</ref><ref name=jr>{{cite web|url=http://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/01_trainbus/kakueki/iyosaijo/|title=伊予西条駅|trans-title=Iyo-Saijō|accessdate=31 December 2017|website=JR Shikoku Official Station Website}}</ref> The island platform is reached by means of a bridge equipped with elevators for barrier-free access.<ref name=bf/>
The station consists of an [[island platform]] and a [[side platform]] serving three tracks. The station building houses a waiting room, shops, a JR ''[[Midori no Madoguchi]]'' ticket window and a JR Travel Centre (Warp Plaza). Car parking and rental are available.<ref name=hacchi>{{cite web|url=http://hacchi-no-he.net/line/yosan/station/0310_iyosaijou.htm|title=伊予西条駅|trans-title=Iyo-Saijō|access-date=31 December 2017|website=hacchi-no-he.net}}</ref><ref name=sw>{{cite web|url=https://www.shikoku.org.uk/JR/LINE/yosan/SAIJO.htm|title=伊予西条駅|trans-title=Iyo-Saijō Station|access-date=31 December 2017|website=shikoku.org.uk}}</ref><ref name=sanyukai>{{cite web|url=http://www.sanyukai.sakura.ne.jp/iyosaizyou.html|title=伊予西条|trans-title=Iyo-Saijō|access-date=31 December 2017|website=sanyukai.sakura.ne.jp}}</ref><ref name=jr>{{cite web|url=http://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/01_trainbus/kakueki/iyosaijo/|title=伊予西条駅|trans-title=Iyo-Saijō|access-date=31 December 2017|website=JR Shikoku Official Station Website}}</ref> The island platform is reached by means of a bridge equipped with elevators for barrier-free access.<ref name=bf/>


Numerous sidings and passing loops branch off on both sides of the station with some of them serving the Shikoku Railway Cultural Center, which has facilities both north and south of the station.<ref name=kawashima>{{Cite book|last=Kawashima|first=Ryōzō|script-title=ja: 図説: 日本の鉄道 四国・九州ライン 全線・全駅・全配線・第2巻 四国西部エリア|year=2013 |publisher=Kodansha|isbn=9784062951616|trans-title=Japan Railways Illustrated. Shikoku and Kyushu. All lines, all stations, all track layouts. Volume 2 Western Shikoku|language=Japanese|pages=13, 66}}</ref>
Numerous sidings and passing loops branch off on both sides of the station with some of them serving the Shikoku Railway Cultural Center, which has facilities both north and south of the station.<ref name=kawashima>{{Cite book|last=Kawashima|first=Ryōzō|script-title=ja: 図説: 日本の鉄道 四国・九州ライン 全線・全駅・全配線・第2巻 四国西部エリア|year=2013 |publisher=Kodansha|isbn=9784062951616|trans-title=Japan Railways Illustrated. Shikoku and Kyushu. All lines, all stations, all track layouts. Volume 2 Western Shikoku|language=ja|pages=13, 66}}</ref>


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<gallery mode=packed heights=170 style="text-align:left">
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{{J-rserv|service=''Midnight Express Matsuyama''|previous={{STN|Nyūgawa|Ehime}}|next={{STN|Niihama}}}}
{{J-rserv|service=''Morning Express Matsuyama''|previous={{STN|Niihama}}|next={{STN|Nyūgawa|Ehime}}}}
{{J-rserv|service=''Morning Express Matsuyama''|previous={{STN|Niihama}}|next={{STN|Nyūgawa|Ehime}}}}
{{J-route|route=Yosan Line|col=orange|f=w}}
{{J-route|route=Yosan Line|col=orange|f=b}}
{{J-rserv|service=''Rapid Sunport''|previous={{STN|Nakahagi}}|}}
{{J-rserv|service=''Rapid Sunport''|previous={{STN|Nakahagi}}|}}
{{J-rserv|service=''Nanpū Relay''|previous={{STN|Nakahagi}}|}}
{{J-rserv|service=''Nanpū Relay''|previous={{STN|Nakahagi}}|}}
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The station opened on 21 June 1921 as the terminus of the then Sanuki Line which had been extended westwards from {{STN|Iyo-Doi}}. It became a through-station on 1 May 1923 when the line was further extended to {{STN|Nyūgawa|Ehime}}. At that time the station was operated by [[Japanese Government Railways]], later becoming [[Japanese National Railways]] (JNR). With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku.<ref name=teishajo>{{Teishajo|II|635}}</ref><ref>{{Teishajo|I|213-215}}</ref>
The station opened on 21 June 1921 as the terminus of the then Sanuki Line which had been extended westwards from {{STN|Iyo-Doi}}. It became a through-station on 1 May 1923 when the line was further extended to {{STN|Nyūgawa|Ehime}}. At that time the station was operated by [[Japanese Government Railways]], later becoming [[Japanese National Railways]] (JNR). With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku.<ref name=teishajo>{{Teishajo|II|635}}</ref><ref>{{Teishajo|I|213-215}}</ref>


On 25 September 2017, JR Shikoku completed a barrier-free upgrade project for the station. The existing footbridge linking the platforms was replaced by a new bridge equipped with elevators.<ref name=bf>{{cite web|url=https://www.tetsudo.com/event/18609/|title=伊予西条駅・新居浜駅 バリアフリー化完成式典|trans-title=Iyo-Saijō, Niihama Stations barrier free project completion ceremony|accessdate=31 December 2017|website=Tetsudo.com|date=2017-09-25}}</ref>
On 25 September 2017, JR Shikoku completed a barrier-free upgrade project for the station. The existing footbridge linking the platforms was replaced by a new bridge equipped with elevators.<ref name=bf>{{cite web|url=https://www.tetsudo.com/event/18609/|title=伊予西条駅・新居浜駅 バリアフリー化完成式典|trans-title=Iyo-Saijō, Niihama Stations barrier free project completion ceremony|access-date=31 December 2017|website=Tetsudo.com|date=2017-09-25}}</ref>


==Surrounding area==
==Surrounding area==
*The Railway History Park in Saijō, a complex of three attractions next to the station:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://s-trp.jp/en/index.html|title=The Railway History Park in Saijo|accessdate=31 December 2017|website=Railway History Park homepage}}</ref>
*The Railway History Park in Saijō, a complex of three attractions next to the station:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://s-trp.jp/en/index.html|title=The Railway History Park in Saijo|access-date=31 December 2017|website=Railway History Park homepage}}</ref>
**Shikoku Railway Cultural Center - a railway museum with wings to the north and south of the station and features among other exhibits, a [[0 Series Shinkansen]] and a [[JNR Class DF50]] in working condition and kept on a siding for demonstration runs.
**Shikoku Railway Cultural Center - a railway museum with wings to the north and south of the station and features among other exhibits, a [[0 Series Shinkansen]] and a [[JNR Class DF50]] in working condition and kept on a siding for demonstration runs.
**[[Shinji Sogō]] Memorial Museum - dedicated to the fourth president of JNR and credited with the creation of the [[Tōkaidō Shinkansen]]. He was also a mayor of Saijō City.
**[[Shinji Sogō]] Memorial Museum - dedicated to the fourth president of JNR and credited with the creation of the [[Tōkaidō Shinkansen]]. He was also a mayor of Saijō City.
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of Railway Stations in Japan]]
* [[List of railway stations in Japan]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/01_trainbus/kakueki/iyosaijo/ Iyo-Saijō Station (JR Shikoku)]{{Ja icon}}
*[http://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/01_trainbus/kakueki/iyosaijo/ Iyo-Saijō Station (JR Shikoku)]{{in lang|ja}}

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{{Yosan Line}}


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Latest revision as of 12:46, 13 December 2024

Y31
Iyo-Saijō Station

伊予西条駅
Iyo-Saijō Station in 2015
General information
LocationOmachi, Saijo-shi, Ehime-ken 793-0030
Japan
Coordinates33°54′46″N 133°11′14″E / 33.9129°N 133.1873°E / 33.9129; 133.1873
Operated by JR Shikoku
Line(s)■ Yosan Line
Distance114.3 km from Takamatsu
Platforms1 side + 1 island platforms
Tracks3 + numerous sidings
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
ParkingAvailable
AccessibleYes - link bridge to platforms equipped with elevators
Other information
StatusStaffed (Midori no Madoguchi)
Station codeY31
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened21 June 1921; 103 years ago (1921-06-21)
Passengers
FY20231449[1]
Location
Iyo-Saijō Station is located in Ehime Prefecture
Iyo-Saijō Station
Iyo-Saijō Station
Location within Ehime Prefecture
Iyo-Saijō Station is located in Japan
Iyo-Saijō Station
Iyo-Saijō Station
Iyo-Saijō Station (Japan)

Iyo-Saijō Station (伊予西条駅, Iyo-Saijō-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Saijō, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "Y31".[2][3] It is the main station of the city of Saijō and a major terminal on the Yosan Line with many train services beginning or ending here.

Lines

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Iyo-Saijō Station is served by the JR Shikoku Yosan Line and is located 114.3 km from the beginning of the line at Takamatsu.[4] It is the western terminal for Yosan line local trains which ply the Kan'onji - Iyo-Saijō sector. Passengers on local services continuing eastwards or westwards have to change trains. The Rapid Sunport, and Nanpū Relay which provide a through service to Takamatsu start and end here.[5]

In addition, the following JR Shikoku limited express services also serve the station:[5]

Layout

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The station consists of an island platform and a side platform serving three tracks. The station building houses a waiting room, shops, a JR Midori no Madoguchi ticket window and a JR Travel Centre (Warp Plaza). Car parking and rental are available.[3][6][7][8] The island platform is reached by means of a bridge equipped with elevators for barrier-free access.[9]

Numerous sidings and passing loops branch off on both sides of the station with some of them serving the Shikoku Railway Cultural Center, which has facilities both north and south of the station.[4]

  • A view of the station platforms in 2008. Note the footbridge at the extreme right. It has since been replaced by a barrier-free bridge.
    A view of the station platforms in 2008. Note the footbridge at the extreme right. It has since been replaced by a barrier-free bridge.
  • A fountain serving water from a natural spring on the island platform. The white sign says: "Please drink".
    A fountain serving water from a natural spring on the island platform. The white sign says: "Please drink".

Adjacent stations

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« Service »
JR Limited Express Services
Niihama Shiokaze Nyūgawa
Niihama Ishizuchi Nyūgawa
Niihama Midnight Express Takamatsu Terminus
Terminus Morning Express Takamatsu Niihama
Nyūgawa Midnight Express Matsuyama Niihama
Niihama Morning Express Matsuyama Nyūgawa
Yosan Line
Nakahagi Rapid Sunport Terminus
Nakahagi Nanpū Relay Terminus
Nakahagi Local Ishizuchiyama

History

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The station opened on 21 June 1921 as the terminus of the then Sanuki Line which had been extended westwards from Iyo-Doi. It became a through-station on 1 May 1923 when the line was further extended to Nyūgawa. At that time the station was operated by Japanese Government Railways, later becoming Japanese National Railways (JNR). With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku.[10][11]

On 25 September 2017, JR Shikoku completed a barrier-free upgrade project for the station. The existing footbridge linking the platforms was replaced by a new bridge equipped with elevators.[9]

Surrounding area

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  • The Railway History Park in Saijō, a complex of three attractions next to the station:[12]
    • Shikoku Railway Cultural Center - a railway museum with wings to the north and south of the station and features among other exhibits, a 0 Series Shinkansen and a JNR Class DF50 in working condition and kept on a siding for demonstration runs.
    • Shinji Sogō Memorial Museum - dedicated to the fourth president of JNR and credited with the creation of the Tōkaidō Shinkansen. He was also a mayor of Saijō City.
    • Saijō Tourist Information Center

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2023年度乗車人員順位表" (PDF). 輸送状況データ一覧. JR Shikoku. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Shikoku Railway Route Map" (PDF). JR Shikoku. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  3. ^ a b "伊予西条駅" [Iyo-Saijō]. hacchi-no-he.net. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  4. ^ a b Kawashima, Ryōzō (2013). 図説: 日本の鉄道 四国・九州ライン 全線・全駅・全配線・第2巻 四国西部エリア [Japan Railways Illustrated. Shikoku and Kyushu. All lines, all stations, all track layouts. Volume 2 Western Shikoku] (in Japanese). Kodansha. pp. 13, 66. ISBN 9784062951616.
  5. ^ a b "Iyo-Saijō Station Timetable" (PDF). JR Shikoku. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  6. ^ "伊予西条駅" [Iyo-Saijō Station]. shikoku.org.uk. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  7. ^ "伊予西条" [Iyo-Saijō]. sanyukai.sakura.ne.jp. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  8. ^ "伊予西条駅" [Iyo-Saijō]. JR Shikoku Official Station Website. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  9. ^ a b "伊予西条駅・新居浜駅 バリアフリー化完成式典" [Iyo-Saijō, Niihama Stations barrier free project completion ceremony]. Tetsudo.com. 2017-09-25. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  10. ^ Ishino, Tetsu; et al., eds. (1998). 停車場変遷大事典 国鉄・JR編 [Station Transition Directory – JNR/JR] (in Japanese). Vol. II. Tokyo: JTB Corporation. p. 635. ISBN 4-533-02980-9.
  11. ^ Ishino, Tetsu; et al., eds. (1998). 停車場変遷大事典 国鉄・JR編 [Station Transition Directory – JNR/JR] (in Japanese). Vol. I. Tokyo: JTB Corporation. pp. 213–215. ISBN 4-533-02980-9.
  12. ^ "The Railway History Park in Saijo". Railway History Park homepage. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
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