Higashi-Kushiro Station
Higashikushiro Station is a railway station located in the city of Kushiro, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is operated by JR Hokkaido.
Lines
The station is served by the Nemuro Main Line, and lies 175.0 km from the starting point of the line at. It is also the nominal terminus of the 166.2 kilometer Senmō Main Line from. also most trains continue on for another 1.9 kilometers to terminate at.
Layout
Higashi-Kushiro Station has one island platform and two tracks. Due to the former presence of sidings, there is some distance between the station building and the platform, and they are connected by a footbridge and a level crossing within the premises. Platform 1 generally serves the Senmō Main Line, and platform 2 the Nemuro Main Line, but both lines are designed to allow trains to depart and arrive in either direction.
History
The first station opened on 16 March 1925 as a signal stop on the Japanese Government Railways. It was elevated as to a full station on 11 November 1928. The current station building was completed in 1957.. Following the privatization of the Japanese National Railways on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR Hokkaido.
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2022, the station was used by an average of 131 passengers daily.
Surrounding area
The surrounding area was once home to offices and factories of companies affiliated with the Pacific Coal Mine, but these have since been converted into large retail stores and residential areas.