A major railway operator in Japan is embarking on a record-breaking feat to build the world’s first 3D-printed train station.

The West Japan Railway Company replaced an entire station with 3D-printed prefabricated pieces, and construction costs were half that of reinforced concrete.

The Japanese architecture studio and manufacturer behind this 3D-printed train station show how to build both beautifully and on the cheap.

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Tokyo (CNN) — A major railway operator in Japan is embarking on a journey to build what it says will be the world’s first 3D-printed train station. The new station structure, measuring about ...

By Minori Konishi, Mai Takiguchi and Chris Lau, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — A major railway operator in Japan is embarking on a journey to build what it says will be the world’s first 3D-printed train ...

Tokyo (CNN) — A major railway operator in Japan is embarking on a journey to build what it says will be the world’s first 3D-printed train station.

Hatsushima Station in Japan will be 3D-printed in just six hours, made with reenforced concrete by West Japan Railway Company, JR West Innovations, and Serendix.