Ōmi-Shiotsu Station (近江塩津駅, Ōmi-Shiotsu‑eki) is a railway station in the city of Takashima, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).
Lines
- Hokuriku Main Line: Ōmi‑Shiotsu is a stop on this line, which runs along the Sea of Japan coast.
- Kosei Line: The station serves as the northern terminus of the JR West Kosei Line, which connects to Kyoto via the Tōkaidō Main Line corridor.
Station layout
The station consists of a side platform and an island platform serving three tracks. The platforms are linked by a footbridge, and the station facilities are staffed.
Location
Ōmi‑Shiotsu Station is situated in the Ōmi‑Shiotsu area of Takashima city, Shiga Prefecture. The surrounding region includes residential neighborhoods and local commercial establishments.
Operations
All train services at the station are provided by JR West. The station functions as a junction between the Hokuriku Main Line and the Kosei Line, facilitating passenger transfers between the two routes.
References
- JR West official website (station information section).
- Japan Railways Group station directory.
Note: Specific historical details such as the exact opening date and annual passenger usage figures are not provided here due to a lack of verifiable encyclopedic sources.
