Tatsue Station


[file:Tatsue Station(2015-03).JPG|right|thumb|270px|A view of the station platforms and tracks]
Tatsue Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Komatsushima, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "M08".

Lines

Tatsue Station is served by the Mugi Line and is located 15.6 km from the beginning of the line at. All trains stop at this station.

Layout

The station consists of an island platform serving two tracks. The station building is unstaffed and serves only as a waiting room. Access to the island platform is by means of a level crossing and ramp.

History

Tatsue Station was opened on 15 December 1916 as an intermediate station along a stretch of track laid down by the privately run Anan Railway from Chūden to and Furushō. On 1 July 1936, the stretch of Anan Railway track from Chūden to Hanoura, including Tatsue, was nationalized. Japanese Government Railways took over control of the station and operated it as part of the Mugi Line. On 1 April 1987, with the privatization of Japanese National Railways, the successor of JGR, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 224 passengers daily.

Surrounding area