Nishi-Akashi Station (西明石駅, Nishi-Akashi-eki) is a railway facility located in the city of Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West), the station serves the San’yō Main Line and provides access to the nearby Nishi-Akashi Shinkansen Depot, although no Shinkansen services stop at the station itself.
Location
- Address: 1-1-1 Nishi-Akashi, Akashi-shi, Hyōgo-ken 673-0004, Japan
- Geographic coordinates: approximately 34°39′N 135°00′E
Lines
- San’yō Main Line (also known as the JR Kobe Line) – positioned 26.0 km from the line’s terminus at Kobe Station and 59.3 km from Osaka Station.
Station layout
- The station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks.
- Platforms are connected to the station building by a footbridge.
- The facility is staffed and equipped with ticket vending machines, automatic ticket gates, and barrier-free access features such as elevators.
History
- Opened on 1 April 1986 as part of a development project to improve local rail service in the western part of Akashi.
- Following the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, operational control transferred to JR West.
Passenger usage
- In fiscal year 2022, the station recorded an average daily boarding figure of approximately 5,200 passengers, reflecting its role as a commuter hub for the surrounding residential and commercial districts.
Surrounding area
- The station is situated near residential neighborhoods, local shopping streets, and educational institutions.
- The Nishi-Akashi Shinkansen Depot, which maintains and services Sanyō Shinkansen rolling stock, lies adjacent to the station premises.
Connectivity
- Bus services operate from a nearby stop, providing links to Akashi Station, Kobe Airport, and other regional destinations.
References
- West Japan Railway Company official publications.
- Hyōgo Prefecture statistical reports.
- Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism railway data.