The Japanese city of Arida, located in southern Osaka
Prefecture, is now home to the world’s first 3D-printed train
station.
Azernews reports, this innovative structure
replaces an old wooden station that had been in service for more
than 75 years.
The new station was constructed in just six hours, during the
overnight window between the last train’s departure and the first
train’s arrival. The reinforced concrete building stands 2.6 meters
talland covers 9.3 square meters. Its exterior is decorated with
images of mandarins and scabbard fish, symbolizing the region’s
famous local products.
The project is a collaboration between the West Japan Railway
Company (JR West) and Serendix, a construction company specializing
in 3D printing. According to JR West, using traditional
construction methods would have taken over two months and cost
twice as much.
The 3D-printed structural parts were prepared over seven days in
Kumamoto Prefecture, then transported to Arida for overnight
assembly. The building complies with Japan’s seismic safety
standards for reinforced concrete structures.
While the main structure is complete, ticket machines and
turnstiles are still being installed. The station is expected to
open to passengers in July 2025.
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