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Ginza Station was opened in 1955 by the [[Shimakyu Railway|Shima Railway Company (Shimakyu)]] as the secondary terminus of their [[Shima Line|Main Line]], running mainline trains into the business district of Ginza, which was second only to Misato in terms of productivity (at the time). That line eventually became the [[Otaki Line]] of the [[Lamtsu Metro]], and was a deliberate competitor to MCR's [[Tozai Line]], which ran a very similar route. The station was eventually connected to [[Lamtsu Station]] by an underground passage in 1962. | Ginza Station was opened in 1955 by the [[Shimakyu Railway|Shima Railway Company (Shimakyu)]] as the secondary terminus of their [[Shima Line|Main Line]], running mainline trains into the business district of Ginza, which was second only to Misato in terms of productivity (at the time). That line eventually became the [[Otaki Line]] of the [[Lamtsu Metro]], and was a deliberate competitor to MCR's [[Tozai Line]], which ran a very similar route. The station was eventually connected to [[Lamtsu Station]] by an underground passage in 1962. | ||
The Ginza Line was built by Shimakyu to connect Ofuna to Lamtsu, competing with the [[Tozai]] and [[Yamate Line|Yamate]] Lines | The Ginza Line was built by Shimakyu to connect Ofuna to Lamtsu, competing with the [[Tozai]] and [[Yamate Line|Yamate]] Lines. The line was constructed in 1962, and the 4 platforms for the Ginza and Otaki Lines at Ginza station make up the most prominent part of the station building. | ||
The Ginza and Otaki Lines actually run deeper nearer Lamtsu Station, terminating at B2 rather than B1. This is because Shimakyu designed this as the mainline terminus for some trains and wanted the station to be a grand terminus for travellers going to Ginza, and thus a concourse was required to be added to the station. The platforms for these 2 lines are also quite far from the platforms for the deep level lines. | The Ginza and Otaki Lines actually run deeper nearer Lamtsu Station, terminating at B2 rather than B1. This is because Shimakyu designed this as the mainline terminus for some trains and wanted the station to be a grand terminus for travellers going to Ginza, and thus a concourse was required to be added to the station. The platforms for these 2 lines are also quite far from the platforms for the deep level lines. | ||
Revision as of 13:17, 22 March 2023
| Owned by | Lamtsu Metro |
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| Operated by | Lamtsu Metro |
| Line(s) | 5 |
| Platforms | 7 |
| Tracks | 7 |
| Connections | Lamtsu Station |
| Structure Type | Underground |
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| Platform Levels | 3 |
| Disabled Access | Yes |
| Station Code | GZ |
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| Opened | 1954 |
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Ginza Station is the central station for the Lamtsu Metro network, and is the busiest station on the network. It is the largest station on the Lamtsu Metro network, served by all the lines of the Metro network. Ginza Station is connected to Lamtsu Station by an underground passage and the Ginza Line.
Lines
Platform Layout
| Sub-Surface Lines | (B2) | |
| 1 | Otaki Line | For Otaki
For Shima Main Line |
| 2 | Otaki Line/Ginza Line | For Lamtsu |
| 3 | Otaki Line | For Otaki
For Fukaaura (Via Fukaaura Line) |
| 4 | Ginza Line | For Ofuna |
| Deep Level Lines | (Western Platform B4) | |
| 5 | Rinkai Line | For Higashi-Mihara |
| 6 | Yurakucho Line | For Misato-Wan-Kita |
| 7 | Rinkai Line | For Lamtsu Depot |
| Deep Level Lines | (Eastern Platform B3) | |
| 8 | Meguro Line | For Kamisato |
History
Ginza Station was opened in 1955 by the Shima Railway Company (Shimakyu) as the secondary terminus of their Main Line, running mainline trains into the business district of Ginza, which was second only to Misato in terms of productivity (at the time). That line eventually became the Otaki Line of the Lamtsu Metro, and was a deliberate competitor to MCR's Tozai Line, which ran a very similar route. The station was eventually connected to Lamtsu Station by an underground passage in 1962.
The Ginza Line was built by Shimakyu to connect Ofuna to Lamtsu, competing with the Tozai and Yamate Lines. The line was constructed in 1962, and the 4 platforms for the Ginza and Otaki Lines at Ginza station make up the most prominent part of the station building.
The Ginza and Otaki Lines actually run deeper nearer Lamtsu Station, terminating at B2 rather than B1. This is because Shimakyu designed this as the mainline terminus for some trains and wanted the station to be a grand terminus for travellers going to Ginza, and thus a concourse was required to be added to the station. The platforms for these 2 lines are also quite far from the platforms for the deep level lines.
The Meguro Line was opened in 1973 using London Underground rolling stock imported from the UK, as the tunnels are extremely narrow.
The Rinkai Line was opened in 1997 to serve the Lamtsu waterfront. As it goes under the seabed, it is very deep.
The Yurakucho Line was extended to Lamtsu in 2006, and shares platforms with the Rinkai Line.