Shinkansen platform sharing question.

[Markn]

Hello,

 

Is there anywhere where in Japan where the Shinkansen share an island platform with 3’6 gauge trains?  Shinkansen trains one side of the platform and the 3’6 the other side of the platform. 

 

Thanks

 

Mark. 

[katoftw]

Akita shinkasen

[Markn]

Thank you. 

[Sacto1985]

I believe the new Niigata Station configuration is "almost" there, where Shinkansen and zairaisen tracks on the same level and very close to each other.

[bikkuri bahn]

Opening ceremony for that new platform at Niigata station:

 

Edited February 7, 2019 by bikkuri bahn

[JR 500系]

Wow that's amazing! Talk about convenience! Just separated by a ticket gate! 

[Yavianice]

Don't forget Shin-Yatsushiro station! Though I am not sure if the normal limited express still stops there after the flop of the gauge changing train.

 

 

 

Edited February 7, 2019 by Yavianice
(added a slightly better youtube video)

[katoftw]

Shin-Yatsushiro was only for the first stage of the Kyushu Shinkansen.  Shin-Yatsushiro to Kagoshima-Chuo.

 

The ramp is still there that the limited express took.  But has been converted to shinkansen guage and has the Guage Change Facility at the bottom of the ramp.

 

http://deadsection.image.coocan.jp/dead_sec/shinyatsushiro/shinyatsushiro.htm

Edited February 7, 2019 by katoftw