Yunoyama-Onsen Station - History

History

  • June 1, 1913 - Yokkaichi Railway opens the station as Yunoyama Station (湯ノ山駅, Yunoyama-eki?).
  • March 1, 1931 - Due to mergers, station falls under the ownership of Mie Railway.
  • February 11, 1944 - Due to mergers, station falls under the ownership of Sanco.
  • February 1, 1964 - Railway division of Sanco splits off and forms separate company, station falls under the ownership of Mie Electric Railway.
  • April 1, 1965 - Due to mergers, stations fall under the ownership of Kintetsu.
  • July 15, 1965 - Direct Kintetsu limited express service between both Osaka and Nagoya begins.
  • March 1, 1970 - Officially renamed Yunoyama-Onsen Station.
  • 1979 - Platforms extended to support 4-car trains.
  • March 17, 1998 - Direct service to both Osaka and Nagoya ends.
  • March 18, 2004 - Limited express service ends.
  • April 1, 2007 - Support for PiTaPa and ICOCA begins.

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