is a train station on the

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(JR West) Sakurajima Line (JR Yumesaki Line) in Konohana-ku,

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. The station has the same name as the station in

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Universal City Station is a train station on the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) Sakurajima Line (JR Yumesaki Line) in Konohana-ku, Osaka, Japan. The station has the same name as the station in Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City Station. Layout Th ...

Layout

The station has two

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s serving two tracks under the footbridge with ticket machines and ticket gates. The building of the station was designed by , an architect.

History

The station was built on 1 March 2001, for the

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. When service began at Universal City station, there were some protests by local residents and business owners to open a new station ("Haruhinode Station") between Nishi-Kujō and Ajikawaguchi stations. However, not enough demand was forecast and plans were shelved. Station numbering was introduced in March 2018 with Universal City being assigned station number JR-P16.

Surrounding area

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References

External links

JR West (Universal City Station)
Konohana-ku, Osaka Railway stations in Osaka Stations of West Japan Railway Company Railway stations in Japan opened in 2001 {{Osaka-railstation-stub