Saichi Station


[file:Saichi.JPG|thumb|270px|right|Saichi Station after the 2011 earthquake]
[file:Saichi-stn-BRT01.jpg|thumb|270px|right|BRT bus stop in August 2012]
Saichi Station was a JR East railway station located in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It was destroyed by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and services have now been replaced by a provisional bus rapid transit line.
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Lines

Saichi Station was served by the Kesennuma Line, and was located 63.3 rail kilometers from the terminus of the line at Maeyachi Station.

Station layout

Saichi Station had one side platform serving a single bi-directional track. The station was unattended.

History

Saichi Station opened on 20 July 1967. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the Japan National Railways on April 1, 1987. The station was "swept away" save for its platform by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Services have now been replaced by a bus rapid transit line.

Surrounding area