Dokkyodaigakumae Station
 Dokkyodaigakumae Station (Soka-Matsubara) 獨協大学前駅〈草加松原〉 |
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The east side of Dokkyodaigakumae Station in May 2017
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| Location | 1-1-1 Matsubara, Sōka-shi, Saitama-ken 340-0041 Japan |
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 Tobu Railway
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_symbol.svg){kind=small} Tobu Skytree Line
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| Distance | 19.2 km from Asakusa |
| Platforms | 1 island platform |
| Tracks | 4 |
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| Structure type | Elevated |
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| Station code | TS-17 |
| Website | Official website |
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| Opened | 1 December 1962 |
| Rebuilt | 1992 |
| Previous names | Matsubaradanchi (until 31 March 2017) |
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| Passengers (FY2014) | 55,458 daily |
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 Dokkyodaigakumae Station
Location within Japan
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Dokkyodaigakumae Station (Soka-Matsubara) (獨協大学前駅 〈草加松原〉 Dokkyōdaigakumae-eki (Sōka-Matsubara), lit. "in front of Dokkyo University") is a railway station on the Tobu Skytree Line in Sōka, Saitama, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway. Opened in 1962, the station was formerly known as Matsubaradanchi Station until it was renamed in April 2017.
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Dokkyodaigakumae Station is served by the Tobu Skytree Line, and is 19.2 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Asakusa Station in Tokyo.
The station has one elevated island platform with two tracks. The station building is located underneath the platforms. There are additional tracks for non-stop trains to bypass this station.
The platforms in July 2016
The station sign in June 2017, following renaming
The station opened on 1 December 1962 named Matsubaradanchi Station (松原団地駅). It was rebuilt as an elevated station in 1992.
From 17 March 2012, station numbering was introduced on all Tobu lines, with Matsubaradanchi Station becoming "TS-17".
On 1 April 2017, the station was renamed "Dokkyodaigaku-mae (Soka-Matsubara)" to reflect its closeness to Dokkyo University and also the Soka Matsubara Walking Trail.
The west entrance in September 2012, before renaming
The east entrance in May 2008, before renaming
A platform sign in July 2016, before renaming
In fiscal 2014, the station was used by an average of 55,458 passengers daily.
Coordinates: 35°50′37″N 139°48′03″E / 35.8435°N 139.8007°E
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