Japanese firms build 3D-printed train station in a week

By Agence France-Presse

Apr 12, 2025 12:09 am

(UPDATE) TOKYO — Japanese companies have built what they call the world's first 3D-printed train station, a compact white curved-roof structure installed in a rural western region of the East Asian country.

Producing Hatsushima Station's foundations and exterior took just seven days, said Serendix Corp., which worked with West Japan Railway Co. (JR West) on the project.

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