
Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad Introduces Digital Ticket Vending Machines
JR Kyushu will expand its credit card tap-to-ride service from September 18.
A total of 92 stations will be covered: 49 stations on the Kagoshima Main Line between Mojiko and Kurume stations; 27 stations on the Fukuhoku Yutaka Line between Orio and Hakata stations; 16 stations on the Kashii Line between Saitozaki and Umi stations; and 6 stations on the Wakamatsu Line between Wakamatsu and Orio stations.
Supported brands are Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, and UnionPay. Passengers can enter and exit stations by tapping contactless credit, debit, or prepaid cards, as well as configured smartphones and other devices, on automatic ticket gates or dedicated terminals.