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Japan's railways to change ticket gate use from 2027

Original: 鉄道

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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• JR東日本など7社、27年春から「QR乗車券」導入 改札機にかざす方式へ · CNET Japan
• 画像ギャラリー | 鉄道7社で2027年春から「きっぷの利用方法」が大変化！「改札機に入れない」のが新常識に 回収はどうなる · 乗りものニュース
• 【独自】防衛関連経費で鉄道の整備検討 有事に備え物資の輸送網確保へ · 新潟日報

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