is a passenger railway station located in the city of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Shin-Keisei Electric Railway. Lines Maebara Station is served by the Shin-Keisei Line, and is located 23.9 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Matsudo Station. Station layout Maebara Station has two opposed side platforms connected by a footbridge. The station is somewhat unusual in that each platform has a separate exit. Platforms History Maebara Station was opened on 13 December 1948. From 1961 to 1968, a spur line extended from Maebara Station to Shin-Tsudanuma Station via . The line was discontinued in 1968. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2018, the station was used by an average of 9,362 passengers daily. Surrounding area Funabashi City Maehara Junior High School Funabashi City Maehara Elementary School Funabashi City Nakanoki Elementary School See also List of railway stations in Japan References External links Shin Keisei Railway Station information Railway stations in Japan opened in 1955 Railway stations in Chiba Prefecture Funabashi