Kami-Fukuoka Station
上福岡 | |
|---|---|
 North entrance, November 2004 | |
| General information | |
| Location | 1-1-1 Kamifukuoka |
| Operated by | Tobu Railway |
| Line(s) | Tōbu Tōjō Line |
Kami-Fukuoka Station (上福岡駅, Kamifukuoka-eki) is a railway station on the Tōbu Tōjō Line in Fujimino, Saitama, Japan, operated by Tobu Railway.[1]
Lines
Kami-Fukuoka Station is served by the Tōbu Tōjō Line from Ikebukuro in Tokyo, with some services inter-running via the Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Line to Shin-Kiba and the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line to Shibuya. Located between Fujimino and Shingashi, it is 25.9 km from the Ikebukuro terminus.[2] Only Semi Express, Commuter Express, and Local services stop at this station.[3]
Station layout
The station consists of a single island platform serving two tracks. The station building is located over the platform with exits on both north and south sides. Lifts were added to either side in 2009 and 2010.
This station has a season ticket sales office.[3]
A storage siding is located to the west (Kawagoe direction) of the station between the up and down tracks, and this is used to stable trains during the daytime off peak.
Platforms
| 1 | ■ Tōbu Tōjō Line | for Kawagoe, Saitama, Saitama, and Yorii |
| 2 | ■ Tōbu Tōjō Line | for Fujimino, Wakōshi, Narimasu, and Ikebukuro Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Line to Shin-Kiba Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line to Shibuya
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Adjacent stations
| ← | Service | → | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tōbu Tōjō Line | ||||
| Fujimino | Commuter Express | Shingashi | ||
| Fujimino | Semi Express | Shingashi | ||
| Fujimino | Local | Shingashi | ||
| TJ Liner Rapid Express Express: Does not stop at this station | ||||
History
The station opened on 1 May 1914 coinciding with the opening of the Tōjō Railway line from Ikebukuro.[4]
In September 1967, the platforms were extended to accommodate 8-car trains, and the platforms were again extended in November 1976 to accommodate 10-car trains.
From 17 March 2012, station numbering was introduced on the Tobu Tojo Line, with Kami-Fukuoka Station becoming "TJ-19".[5]
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2010, the station was used by an average of 53,166 passengers daily.[6]
Accidents
On 14 January 2003 at 20:38, an unidentified passenger fell from the platform under the influence of alcohol and was killed by a passing train.[7]
On 23 January 2006 at 12:55, a man jumped from the down platform in front of an approaching non-stop train travelling at approximately 90 km/h and was killed instantly.[7]
On 18 October 2006 at 10:09, an unidentified person entered the No. 135 level crossing close to the station and was killed instantly by an approaching train travelling at approximately 85 km/h.[7]
On 11 May 2007 at 11:29, a woman jumped from the platform in front of an approaching non-stop train travelling at approximately 95 km/h and was killed instantly.[7]
On 30 July 2007 at 20:02, a man in his twenties sat down on the track in front of an approaching non-stop train (set 51001) travelling at approximately 80 km/h and was killed instantly.[7]
On 1 November 2007 at 20:29, a 53-year-old woman jumped from the down platform in front of an approaching non-stop train travelling at approximately 90 km/h and was killed instantly.[7]
On 7 July 2008 at 00:47, a 22-year-old woman sat down on the down track close to the No. 135 level crossing near the station and was killed instantly by an approaching train travelling at approximately 80 km/h.[7]
On 4 September 2008 at 10:42, a 28-year-old woman was injured after jumping from the platform 5 metres in front of an approaching train travelling at approximately 40 km/h. The windscreen of the train was damaged.[7]
Surrounding area
- Fujimino City Office
- Cocone Kamifukuoka Shopping Centre
- Chuo Park
References
- ^ "Kami-Fukuoka Station information" (in Japanese). Japan: Tobu Railway. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
- ^ Terada, Hirokazu (July 2002). データブック日本の私鉄. Japan: Neko Publishing. p. 200. ISBN 4-87366-874-3.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Tōbu Tōjō Line Timetable, published February 2011
- ^ Yamamoto, Tomoyuki (October 2008). "東武東上線の神話時代（１）". Japan Railfan Magazine. 48 (570). Koyusha Co., Ltd.: p.126–131.
{{cite journal}}:|page=has extra text (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "「東武スカイツリーライン」誕生！ あわせて駅ナンバリングを導入し、よりわかりやすくご案内します" (pdf). Tobu News (in Japanese). Tobu Railway. 9 February 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ "駅情報（乗降人員）" (in Japanese). Japan: Tobu Railway. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d e f g h Sato, Yuichi (July 2011). 鉄道人身事故データブック2002-2009. Japan: Tsugeshobo. pp. 56–57. ISBN 978-4-8068-0620-2.
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External links
- Kami-Fukuoka Station information (Saitama Prefectural Government) Template:Ja icon
- Kami-Fukuoka Station information (Tobu) Template:Ja icon
35°52′26″N 139°30′42″E / 35.8739°N 139.5116°E