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Ichikawa Station is a railway station in Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).LinesIchikawa Station is served by the Sōbu Line (Rapid) and all-stations Chūō-Sōbu Line services.Station layoutThe station has two elevated island platforms serving four tracks, with additional passing tracks on either side of the Sōbu Line (Rapid) tracks for non-stop (limited express and commuter rapid) services.PlatformsFacilitiesThe station has a "Midori no Madoguchi" staffed ticket office and a View Plaza travel agency. The "Shapo" shopping building adjoins the station.HistoryThe station opened on 20 July 1894. With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.Passenger statisticsIn fiscal 2013, the station was used by an average of 59,153 passengers daily, making it the 75th-busiest station operated by JR East. The passenger figures for previous years are as shown below.Surrounding area Ichikawamama Station (on the Keisei Main Line, approximate 500 m away) Chiba University of Commerce Wayo Women's University Konodai Girls' School Edo River National Route 14