ground-level station; aboveground station
Refers to a train station whose platforms and tracks are at ground level or elevated, as opposed to underground (地下駅). Commonly used in contrast with 地下駅.
See also: 地下駅
Most stations on this line are aboveground, with few underground stations.
地上駅のホームは夏は暑い。
The platforms of aboveground stations are hot in summer.
Compound of 地上 (ちじょう, 'above ground') and 駅 (えき, 'station').