Echizen-Shimabashi Station

• June 1, 1919: Opened as Shimabashi Station (島橋駅) on the Kyoto Electric Railway's Echizen Electric Railway line between Higashi-Fujishima Station and Kannonmachi Station. The name was later changed to Echizen-Shimabashi Station, though the exact date is unknown. • March 2, 1942: Became part of Keifuku Electric Railway following the company's establishment. • June 1, 1975: The station became unstaffed. • June 24, 2001: A head-on collision occurred on the Keifuku Railway's Echizen Main Line, resulting in the suspension of operations. • February 1, 2003: Echizen Railway acquired the station facilities from Keifuku Railway. • July 20, 2003: Operations resumed as part of the Echizen Railway's Katsuyama Eiheiji Line. == Station layout ==

The station consists of a single island platform serving two tracks. Access between the platform and the station building is provided via a level crossing. Trains operate on a right-hand running system, allowing for passing at this station. == Passenger statistics ==

In fiscal year 2018, the station was used by an average of 80 passengers daily. == Surrounding area ==

• A park-and-ride parking lot with 30 spaces was added in 2018. • National Route 416 • Fukui Prefectural University (approximately 2.3 km from the station) == Adjacent stations ==