US EditionJapan Completes World's First 3D-Printed Railway Station in Six Hours
- Workers built Japan's first 3D-printed train station in six hours, replacing a wooden structure that had been serving a rural community for over 75 years.
- The new Hatsushima Station measures over 100 square feet and was constructed by West Japan Railway Co. And Serendix.
- Officials expect Hatsushima Station to open in July, aiming to show how new technology can maintain services in remote areas.
- The station is designed to be cost-effective and earthquake-resistant, addressing challenges posed by Japan's aging population and workforce.
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Japan built a 3D-printed train station in just 6 hours: Is this the future of public infrastructure?
On March 26, 2025, JR West assembled a 10-square-metre train station in Arida, Japan, using four 3D-printed mortar components manufactured by Serendix. The structure was put together in under six hours after nightly train services ended. Designed to replace a 1948 wooden station, it costs half as much as traditional reinforced concrete and offers comparable earthquake resistance
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