Digital Rail Boarding Service “Q SKIP”
First written in FY2024. 1 of 2 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2026. Latest entry: FY2026.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In March 2026, we began interoperable use of postpaid boarding services using contactless payments by credit cards and other methods among 11 railway operators and bureaus in the Kanto region. We will continue working to improve convenience.」
Digital boarding initiatives such as Q SKIP have progressed to interoperable use of contactless postpaid services among 11 railway operators and bureaus in the Kanto region. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「In August 2023, we began a pilot of the “Q SKIP” boarding service, which uses contactless credit card functionality and QR codes to provide a smoother boarding experience. It is currently available at all Tokyu Line stations except the stations on the Setagaya Line and Tokyu Shin-yokohama Line’s Shin-Yokohama Station. In May 2024, we also launched a postpaid boarding service using credit cards.」
The credit card contactless and QR code boarding service has progressed from a pilot to the launch of a postpaid service.