Echizen-Shimabashi Station
Echizen-Shimabashi Station is a railway station on the Katsuyama Eiheiji Line operated by Echizen Railway in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The station is numbered E8.
History
- June 1, 1919: Opened as Shimabashi Station on the Kyoto Electric Railway's Echizen Electric Railway line between Higashi-Fujishima Station and Kannonmachi Station. The name was later changed to Echizen-Shimabashi Station, though the exact date is unknown.
- March 2, 1942: Became part of Keifuku Electric Railway following the company's establishment.
- June 1, 1975: The station became unstaffed.
- June 24, 2001: A head-on collision occurred on the Keifuku Railway's Echizen Main Line, resulting in the suspension of operations.
- February 1, 2003: Echizen Railway acquired the station facilities from Keifuku Railway.
- July 20, 2003: Operations resumed as part of the Echizen Railway's Katsuyama Eiheiji Line.
Station layout
The station consists of a single island platform serving two tracks. Access between the platform and the station building is provided via a level crossing. Trains operate on a right-hand running system, allowing for passing at this station.| Platform | Line | Direction | Destination |
| Island platform | Katsuyama Eiheiji Line | Down | Katsuyama |
| Katsuyama Eiheiji Line | Up | Fukui |
Passenger statistics
In fiscal year 2018, the station was used by an average of 80 passengers daily.Surrounding area
- A park-and-ride parking lot with 30 spaces was added in 2018.
- National Route 416
- Fukui Prefectural University