noun
connecting station; junction station
Refers to a railway station where passengers can transfer between different lines or services.
東京駅は多くの新幹線の接続駅です。
Tokyo Station is a connecting station for many Shinkansen lines.
乗換駅 is a more common term for a transfer station, while 接続駅 is slightly more formal and often used in railway contexts.
Compound of 接続 (connection) and 駅 (station).