Airport Railroad Direct Train Expands Apple Pay Use to Unmanned Ticket Machines

Airport Railroad announced on the 14th that it has expanded the operation of NFC payment systems such as Apple Pay (iOS), Samsung Pay (Android), and KB Pay (Android), allowing customers to purchase direct train tickets not only at the customer service center but also at unmanned ticket vending machines.

The direct train is an express train operated by Airport Railroad that runs non-stop between Seoul Station and Incheon International Airport. It takes 43 minutes from Seoul Station to Incheon Airport, and the fare is 9,500 KRW one way for adults.

In March, Airport Railroad became the first domestic railway operator to introduce NFC payment systems such as Apple Pay and KB Pay. Previously, Apple Pay could only be used by visiting the customer service center, but now payment is also possible at unmanned ticket vending machines.

Im Heon-jo, Head of Management at Airport Railroad, said, "Airport Railroad is used not only by domestic passengers but also by many international travelers, so we have introduced and are operating a simple and convenient payment system that is internationally accepted. We will continue to operate a convenient and stable system to enhance customer convenience."

Passengers are making Apple Pay payments at unmanned ticket vending machines for direct train tickets.
[Photo by Airport Railroad]

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