A working railway station in Ibaraki Prefecture operated by JR East, serving both passengers and freight traffic.
At a glance
Hitachi-Taga Station is an active passenger and freight railway facility in the city of Hitachi. The station is operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and serves as a freight depot for the Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight).
History
The source text provides limited historical detail about the station’s origins or development. Further research is recommended for a complete chronology.
What you see
Hitachi-Taga Station functions as a standard modern Japanese railway facility. Its dual role accommodating both passenger services and freight operations shapes its infrastructure and operations.
Cultural significance
The station reflects Japan’s integrated approach to railway infrastructure, where passenger and freight services coexist within a single facility. It serves the transportation networks connecting Ibaraki Prefecture to broader regional networks.
Key facts
- Location: Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
- Coordinates: 36.552°N, 140.6328°E
- Operator: East Japan Railway Company (JR East)
- Freight services: Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight)
Practical information & getting there
The station is accessible by rail through JR East lines serving Ibaraki Prefecture. Consult current JR East schedules for train times and connections to major destinations in the region.
Sources & resources
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