Event Brief
JR East to replace magnetic tickets with QR codes in 2027
Filed: Jun 09, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
Summary: JR East will remove the nonrecyclable magnetic layer from conventional tickets to reduce environmental impact.
WHO: JR East
WHAT: JR East said it will shift conventional train tickets from magnetic to QR code tickets by removing the nonrecyclable magnetic layer.
WHEN: Jun 09, 2026 at 8:07 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: JR East said removing the nonrecyclable magnetic layer will help reduce environmental impact.
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