Haijima Station facts for kids
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Haijima Station
拝島駅
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| North side of the station, August 2009 | |
| Location | |
| Prefecture | Tokyo (See other stations in Tokyo) |
| City | Akishima |
| Neighborhood etc. | 4 Matsubara-chō (JR East) 5-21-2 Mihori-chō (Seibu) |
| (in Japanese) | 東京都昭島市松原町4丁目 (JR East) 東京都昭島市美堀町5-21-2 (Seibu) |
| History | |
| Year opened | 1894 |
| Rail services | |
| Operator(s) | JR East Seibu Railway |
| Line(s) | Ōme Line Itsukaichi Line Hachikō Line Seibu Haijima Line |
Haijima Station (拝島駅, Haijima-eki) is an important railway station in Akishima, Tokyo, Japan. It is a major hub where several train lines meet. Two big railway companies, East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Seibu Railway, operate trains from this station. Haijima Station first opened its doors in 1894. It helps many people travel to and from different parts of Tokyo every day.
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Train Lines at Haijima Station
Haijima Station is a busy place because it serves four different train lines. These lines connect Haijima to many other cities and towns. It's like a central meeting point for trains.
JR East Lines
JR East operates three lines that pass through Haijima Station. These lines are part of Japan's large railway network.
Ōme Line
The Ōme Line connects Haijima to areas like Tachikawa, Shinjuku, and even Tokyo city center. It also goes towards Ōme and Okutama, which are popular for nature and outdoor activities. Some trains on this line are called Ōme Liner, which are faster services.
Itsukaichi Line
The Itsukaichi Line is a shorter line that branches off from the Ōme Line at Haijima. It travels towards Musashi-Itsukaichi. This line is mostly used by local trains.
Hachikō Line
The Hachikō Line connects Haijima to Hachiōji in the south. It also goes north towards Komagawa and Kawagoe. This line is important for connecting different parts of western Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture.
Seibu Railway Line
Seibu Railway also has a line that stops at Haijima Station. This company runs many private railway lines in the Tokyo area.
Seibu Haijima Line
The Seibu Haijima Line connects Haijima to Kodaira and Seibu-Shinjuku. This line offers different types of services, including Express, Semi-express, and Local trains. These different services help people travel faster or make more stops depending on their needs.
Station Platforms
Haijima Station has several platforms where passengers board and exit trains. Each platform is usually for a specific train line or direction.
- Platforms 1, 2, and 3 are mainly used by the JR East lines.
- Platform 1 is for the Itsukaichi Line, heading towards Musashi-Itsukaichi.
- Platform 2 is for the Ōme Line, going towards Ōme and Okutama.
- Platform 3 is for the Ōme Line, heading towards Tachikawa, Shinjuku, and Tokyo.
- Platforms 4 and 5 are for the Hachikō Line.
- Platform 4 is for trains going towards Komagawa and Kawagoe.
- Platform 5 is for trains heading towards Hachiōji.
- Platforms 6 and 7 are for the Seibu Haijima Line, connecting to Kodaira and Seibu-Shinjuku.
Images for kids
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View of Hachikō Line platforms 4 and 5 from platform 3, August 2009
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An E233 series train on the Ōme Line in Tokyo Adventure Line wrapping.
