Nishi Biwajima Station

Nishi Biwajima Station (西枇杷島駅) is a railway station in the city of Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, operated by Meitetsu.

Lines
Nishi Biwajima Station is served by the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line, and is located 71.6 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Toyohashi.

Station layout
The station has two unnumbered island platforms connected by a level crossing. The station has automated ticket machines, Manaca automated turnstiles and is unattended.

Junctions

 * Biwajima Junction (枇杷島分岐点), where the northbound Inuyama line diverges from the northbound Main Line
 * Shimosuiri Junction (下砂杁信号場), where the southbound lines diverge

Station history
Nishi Biwajima Station was opened on January 23, 1914. The station was closed in 1944 due to World War II, and was reopened on August 1, 1944.

Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2013, the station was used by an average of 830 passengers daily.

Surrounding area

 * Nishi Biwajima Elementary School