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Shin-Ōsaka Station is a major train hub in Japan.

Shin-Ōsaka Station (新大阪駅, shinosaka-eki) is a very important train station in Osaka, Japan. It is located in Yodogawa-ku, a part of Osaka. This station is like a big meeting point for many different train lines.

People use Shin-Ōsaka Station to travel all over Japan. It is especially famous for being a stop for the super-fast Shinkansen bullet trains. Three main companies operate trains here: JR West, JR Central, and the Osaka Municipal Subway.

A Major Train Hub

Shin-Ōsaka Station is a very busy place. It connects many important train lines. This makes it easy for people to travel to different cities and regions in Japan.

Shinkansen Bullet Trains

The station is a key stop for two major Shinkansen lines:

  • The Sanyō Shinkansen connects Shin-Ōsaka to cities further west, like Kobe.
  • The Tōkaidō Shinkansen connects Shin-Ōsaka to cities further east, like Kyoto and Tokyo.

These bullet trains are known for being very fast and efficient.

Local Train Lines

Besides the Shinkansen, many local trains also stop at Shin-Ōsaka. These trains help people travel within Osaka and to nearby towns.

  • The Tōkaidō Line (also known as the JR Kyoto Line) has different types of services. These include Special Rapid Service, Rapid Service, and Local trains. They connect Shin-Ōsaka to places like Takatsuki, Ibaraki, and Ōsaka Station itself.
  • Some trains from the Hanwa Line also pass through Shin-Ōsaka. These are often Rapid Service trains.

Subway Connections

The Osaka Municipal Subway also has a line at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

  • The Midōsuji Line (M13) connects Shin-Ōsaka to other parts of Osaka city. This makes it easy to get around the city using the subway system.

History of Shin-Ōsaka Station

Shin-Ōsaka Station first opened in 1964. It was built especially for the start of the Tōkaidō Shinkansen line. This made it a modern and important station from the very beginning. Over the years, more lines and services have been added. This has made it an even bigger and busier transport hub.

Images for kids

  • Subway OsakaMidosuji

    The logo for the Midōsuji Line.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Estación de Shin-Ōsaka para niños

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