Nishinomiya Station (Hanshin)
Layout. This elevated station has 2 island platforms serving 4 tracks. 2 side tracks are located on the west side of the platforms and between 2 through tracks. The side tracks are used for express trains. History. Nishinomiya Station on the Hanshin Main Line opened on April 12, 1905. On January 17, 1995, the station was damaged by the Great Hanshin earthquake. Service in the affected area was restored by June 26, 1995. Station numbering was introduced on 21 December 2013, with Nishinomiya being designated as station number HS-17.