Abiko Station (我孫子駅 あびこ駅, Abiko-eki, M27) is a train station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line in Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, Japan. Abiko is situated on the southern city limits, with the Yamato River separating it from Sakai city. Abiko Station is the nearest stop for Osaka City University. The station name is written in hiragana since 我孫子 is difficult to read in kanji.

Abiko Station

あびこ
Osaka Metro station
Abiko Station No.2 exit
General information
Location7-12-21 Karita, Sumiyoshi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Japan
Coordinates34°35′57″N 135°30′46″E / 34.59917°N 135.51278°E / 34.59917; 135.51278
Operated by Osaka Metro
Line(s) Midōsuji Line
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
AccessibleYes
Other information
Station code M 27 
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened1 July 1960; 64 years ago (1960-07-01)
Services
Preceding station Osaka Metro Following station
Nagai
 M 26 
towards Esaka
Midōsuji Line Kitahanada
 M 28 
towards Nakamozu
Location
Abiko Station is located in Osaka Prefecture
Abiko Station
Abiko Station
Location within Osaka Prefecture
Abiko Station is located in Japan
Abiko Station
Abiko Station
Abiko Station (Japan)

Station layout

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There are ticket gates and two side platforms with two tracks on the first basement level.[citation needed]

1  Midosuji Line for Nakamozu
2  Midosuji Line for Tennoji, Namba, Umeda and Minoh-kayano

History

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Abiko Depot was formerly situated after Abiko Station, but it was closed in 1987 after the line was extended southward to Nakamozu and a new depot at Nakamozu opened at the same time.[citation needed]

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