Rankoshi Station

{{short description|Railway station in Rankoshi, Hokkaido, Japan}}

{{Infobox station

| name = {{JRHSN|S|27|50}}
Rankoshi Station

| native_name = 蘭越駅

| native_name_lang = ja

| type =

| style = JR Hokkaido

| image = JR_Hakodate-Main-Line_Rankoshi_Station_building.jpg

| alt =

| caption = Rankoshi Station in September 2017

| other_name =

| address = 853 Rankoshi, Isoya

|borough = Hokkaido Prefecture

| country = Japan

| coordinates = {{coord|42.8040|N|140.5287|E|format=dms|type:railwaystation_region:JP|display=title,inline}}

| operator = {{ric|JR Hokkaido|name=y}}

| line = {{rcb|JR Hokkaido|Hakodate|yes|type=2}}

| distance = {{cvt|163.4|km|mi}} from {{STN|Hakodate|x}}

| platforms = 2 side platforms

| tracks = 2

| train_operators =

| connections =

| structure = At grade

| parking =

| bicycle =

| accessible =

| code = S27

| zone =

| status =

| website =

| opened = {{Start date and age|1904|10|15|df=y}}

| closed =

| passengers =

| pass_year =

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| map_type = Japan Hokkaido#Japan

| map_dot_label = {{PAGENAME}}

| services = {{Adjstn|system=JR Hokkaido|line1=Hakodate|type1=Local 2|left1=Mena|note-left1={{JRHSN|S|28}} |right1=Konbu|note-right1={{JRHSN|S|26}}|header3=Rapid|line3=Niseko Liner|right3=Konbu|note-right3={{JRHSN|S|26}}}}

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{{Nihongo|Rankoshi Station|蘭越駅|Rankoshi-eki}} is a railway station on the Hakodate Main Line in Rankoshi, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). It is numbered "S27".{{cite web|url=http://www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/pdf/e-route_map.pdf|title=JR Hokkaido Route Map|publisher=JR Hokkaido|access-date=21 February 2018}}

Lines

The station is served by the Hakodate Main Line and is located 163.4 km from the start of the line at {{STN|Hakodate|x}}. Besides local trains, the Rapid Niseko Liner for {{STN|Sapporo|x}} begins its run from the station.{{cite web|url=http://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/network/pdf/hakodate/kuttyan.pdf|title=Hakodate Main Line - Kutchan - Niseko - Rankoshi Station Timetable|publisher=JR Hokkaido|access-date=21 February 2018}}

Station layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks. It is operated by Rankoshi municipal authority.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}} Ordinary tickets, express tickets, and reserved-seat tickets for all JR lines are on sale.

=Platforms=

{{ja-rail-line|pfn=1|first=2|name=Hakodate Main Line|linecol=#FF0000|dir=for {{STN|Kutchan|x}} and {{STN|Otaru|x}}}}

{{ja-rail-line|pfn=2|first=3|nidx=Hakodate Main Line|linecol=#FF0000|dir=for {{STN|Oshamambe|x}} and {{STN|Hakodate|x}}}}

File:Rankoshi-eki02.JPG|The view from the platform looking toward Mena, September 2013

File:Rankoshi-eki03.JPG|The view from the platform looking toward Konbu, September 2013

History

The station was opened on 15 October 1904 by the private Hokkaido Railway as an intermediate station during a phase of expansion when its track from {{STN|Hakodate|x}} to {{STN|Neppu|x}} was extended to link up with stretches of track further north to provide through traffic from Hakodate to {{STN|Otaru|x}}. After the Hokkaido Railway was nationalized on 1 July 1907, Japanese Government Railways (JGR) took over control of the station. On 12 October 1909 the station became part of the Hakodate Main Line. On 1 April 1987, with the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR), the successor of JGR, the station came under the control of JR Hokkaido.{{Teishajo|II|810}}{{Teishajo|I|240}} From 1 October 2007, station numbering was introduced on JR Hokkaido lines, with Rankoshi Station becoming "S27".{{cite web |url= http://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/press/2007/070912-3.pdf|script-title=ja: 駅番号表示(駅ナンバリング)を実施します|trans-title=Station number to be introduced |date= 12 September 2007|work= News release |publisher= Hokkaido Railway Company |language= ja|access-date= 30 July 2015}}

Surrounding area

National Route 5
Rankoshi town office
Rankoshi post office

References

Category:Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture

Category:Stations of Hokkaido Railway Company

Category:Railway stations in Japan opened in 1904

Category:Rankoshi, Hokkaido