Nishi-Akashi Station


Nishi-Akashi Station is a railway station on the San'yō Shinkansen and Sanyō Main Line in Akashi, Hyōgo, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company. As part of the Urban Network, the ICOCA, Suica, PiTaPa, TOICA and SUGOCA can all be used on the Sanyō Main Line.

Station and platforms

The Shinkansen and regular train platforms are located some distance from each other, and are connected by a pedestrian overpass located above a public road. As the overpass to the regular platform is inaccessible from the south entrance to the station, passengers are allowed to access it via the Shinkansen side of the station.

Barrier-free access

In order to better serve passengers with different needs, escalators and elevators are located in the following areas:
The Sanyo Shinkansen has two platforms which can handle two trains simultaneously. There are two pass-through lines between the two platforms as well, allowing trains to go through the station without stopping. The Sanyō Main Line has three island-style platforms which can handle six trains simultaneously.

Adjacent stations

Surrounding area

The station opened on 1 April 1944.