JR East will start its ticketless service, ‘Ekinet Q Ticket,’ on October 1.
This service allows passengers to use the automated ticket gates by scanning a QR code for boarding, which is purchased and issued in advance via the ‘Ekinet’ platform. The ‘Ekinet app’ is required to use the service. Both Shinkansen and conventional train lines can be accessed using a single boarding QR code. Stations without automated gates can utilize ‘Self Check-in/Check-out.’ When traveling in groups, the boarding QR code must be shared with companions through the app.
The service is compatible with the Adult’s Holiday Club discount, shareholder’s discount, ‘Conventional Line Ticketless Express Ticket,’ and ‘Conventional Line Ticketless Express Ticket (Discount).’ However, ‘Shinkansen e-ticket (Discount),’ and ‘Express Token Discount’ are not available.
JRE POINT awards 2% for Shinkansen express and Green car fares, and 5% for conventional line express and Green car fares. Non-reserved seat usage and the basic fare portion of the Shinkansen are not eligible for points accrual.
The introduction will start from the Tohoku area for both Shinkansen and conventional lines, with plans to gradually expand across the entire JR East area by the end of fiscal year 2026. The Hokkaido Shinkansen, BRT, and the section between Maeyachi and Yanagizu stations on the Kesennuma Line are not included.
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