OSAKA -- West Japan Railway and partner Serendix assembled what they say is the world's first 3D-printed train station this week, using technology that railway operators hope will help cut down on the work needed to replace and maintain buildings on less-used local lines.
Transportation
Japan builds world's first 3D-printed train station
JR West hopes process can save time and labor when replacing unstaffed stations
Workers lower the roof into position as they assemble a train station in Arida, Wakayama prefecture, using 3D-printed parts on March 26. (Photo by Shugo Tamura)
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