West Japan Railway Company has built the world’s first 3D-printed train station in Arida, assembling it in under six hours.

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

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 108 square feet ...

As Japan’s population shrinks, maintaining rail service in remote small towns is becoming a challenge. Is this the answer?

The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the ...

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