Futaba Station


Futaba Station is a railway station operated by East Japan Railway Company in the town of Futaba, Fukushima, Japan.

Lines

Futaba Station is served by the Jōban Line, and is located 263.7 km from the official starting point of the line at Nippori Station. However, due to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, services were suspended until 14 March 2020, when this station was reopened.

Station layout

Futaba Station has one side platform connected to the station building overhead. Prior to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, a second platform was in use and the station was staffed.

Platforms

History

The station opened on 23 August 1898 as Nagatsuka Station. It was renamed Futaba in 1959. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the Japanese National Railways on 1 April 1987. The station was closed on 11 March 2011 following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. Services between Namie and reopened on March 14, 2020.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2010, the station was used by an average of 542 passengers daily.

Surrounding area

Futaba is within the evacuation zone surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Since June 2015 it has been possible for residents to enter the area, but remaining in the area overnight is prohibited.