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Nishi-Karatsu Station is a railway station in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu).This station is a terminal station of the Karatsu Line, including trains from the Chikuhi Line.LayoutThe station is ground level with a single side platform.EnvironsJR Kyushu Karatsu Railway Division Karatsu transportation centerNishi-Karatsu Post OfficeKaratsu Police StationKyushu Electric Power Karatsu Thermal power stationHistoryDecember 1, 1898 - Station is established as Myōken Station.October 11, 1905 - Renamed to present name.August 1982 - The present station building is completed.March 22, 1983 - Electrification of the track between Meinohama Station and Nishi-Karatsu Station is completed.April 1, 1987 - Railways privatize and JR Kyushu inherits this station.