Shinagawa Station, Tokyo, Japan
Posted by: jkozik
N 35° 37.723 E 139° 44.274
54S E 385715 N 3943502
Shinagawa Station, Tokyo, Japan
Waymark Code: WM6MDC
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Date Posted: 06/20/2009
Views: 20
The Shinagawa Station, first opened in 1872, is the first train station opened South of the main Tokyo station. It connects the Japan Railroad's Central and East lines as well as the Keikyu Main Line.
Of particular note, this station is on the JR East Yamanote Line. This railroad runs a ring around Tokyo, connecting to most of the major train stations and subway lines, including the Tokyo, Shibuya, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro stations. This is one of the busiest rail lines in the world, carrying 3.5 million passengers a day. All 26 subway and train lines in New York City carry 5 million.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Keikyū Main Line, Japan Railroad (JR) Central, JR East
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: Not listed
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