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Japan's railways to change ticket gate use from 2027

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Japanese railways are making two notable moves. Seven major rail companies plan to change how tickets are used from spring 2027, with passengers no longer passing through standard ticket gates, raising questions about how fares will be collected. Separately, Niigata media report that railway infrastructure upgrades are being considered under defense-related spending, to secure supply transport networks in an emergency.

Why now: Readers are reacting to sweeping ticketing changes at major rail companies from 2027 and reports of defense-linked rail investment.

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