The prevalence of contactless credit card payments for train services is on the rise across Japan, extending to regions where Suica and other commonly used prepaid IC cards for public transportation have not yet been introduced. With an anticipation of a rise in visitors from countries where such contactless payment systems are widely used, domestic train operators are eager to highlight the convenience of boarding trains with the credit cards they use regularly. Enoshima Electric Railway Co., which operates the regional line in Kanagawa Prefecture known as Enoden, is a popular choice among tourists and train enthusiasts. To cater to the growing demand for inbound travel as the COVID-19 crisis eases, the company has installed contactless credit card payment equipment at all stations along the Enoden line since April. The move is expected to bring several benefits, including alleviating the workload of customer service staff and reducing congestion at ticket vending machines. This e...