Tokyo Monorail, other east Japan rail networks announce discontinuation of magnetic paper tickets
Changeover includes old-school solution for stations yet to upgrade to new technology. Back at the start of the summer, East Japan Railway Company/JR East announced that it will be discontinuing the use of magnetic-strip tickets on its rail network, which is the largest and most-ridden in east Japan. Six other rail operators have now announced […]
Tokyo Monorail and six other rail operators in eastern Japan will discontinue the use of magnetic-strip tickets on their networks. This change comes after East Japan Railway Company (JR East) announced the discontinuation of magnetic-strip tickets earlier this summer. The seven rail companies, which also cover all rail access to Haneda and Narita Airports, will switch to a new system featuring tickets with QR codes printed on them, starting in the spring of 2027.
The QR system replaces magnetic strips due to sustainability concerns and long-term economic benefits, as it allows for unified admission systems between physical and digital ticketing services. While travelers with QR tickets will still need to insert their ticket into a gate at their destination, the switch will ultimately phase out magnetic tickets.
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