A new train station opened on April 8, 2009 on the Ohmi Railways’ Honsen Main Line. The new station is called Hikone Serikawa Station (ひこね芹川駅). It is between Hikone and Hikone-guchi Stations. The station is close to a few schools, a shopping street, and a developing residential area. It was built by Ohmi Railways (not sponsored by any other companies or local governments by request).