Kosugō Station (小菅駅, Kosugō-eki) is a railway facility located in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and serves the Tōhoku Main Line.
Location
- Address: Kosugō, Shiroishi‑shi, Miyagi‑ken, Japan.
- Geographic coordinates: approximately 37°58′N 140°45′E (exact coordinates vary by source).
Operational Details
- Operator: East Japan Railway Company (JR East).
- Line Served: Tōhoku Main Line.
- Distance from line terminus: The station lies roughly 252 km north of the line’s official starting point at Tokyo Station.
Station Layout
- The facility consists of a single side platform serving one bi‑directional track.
- The station is unstaffed; ticketing functions are handled by automated machines or fare adjustment at destination stations.
History
- Opened on 1 July 1952 as a stop on the national railway network.
- Following the privatization and dissolution of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station was transferred to the control of JR East.
Surrounding Area
- The station is situated in a residential and semi‑rural part of Shiroishi city.
- Nearby facilities include local elementary and junior high schools, as well as community centers and small commercial establishments.
Service Pattern
- Kosugō Station is primarily served by local (all‑stop) trains on the Tōhoku Main Line.
- Express services generally pass through without stopping.
References
- East Japan Railway Company (JR East) official station information.
- Historical records of Japanese railway station openings and the 1987 JNR privatization.
Note: The information provided reflects data available from reliable railway and municipal sources as of the latest published records.