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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 was built on March 1, 2001, for the Universal Studios Japan. The station has the same name as the station in Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City Station.LayoutThe station has two side platforms serving two tracks under the footbridge with ticket machines and ticket gates. The building of the station was designed by Tadao Ando, an architect.HistoryWhen service began at Universal City station, there were some protests by local residents and business owners to open a new station between Nishi-Kujō and Ajikawaguchi stations. However, not enough demand was forecast and plans were shelved.Surrounding areaUniversal Studios Japan Universal City