Tranpass
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is the name of a magnetic fare card that can be used with many trains and buses running in Nagoya and its suburbs, especially trains and buses operated by Nagoya City
and Nagoya Railroad
, commonly known as Meitetsu. The Nagoya Municipal Subway sells magnetic fare cards called Yurica cards, and Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) sells magnetic fare cards known as SF Panorama cards, but are usually Tranpass-compatible and in such cases are also Tranpass cards and therefore may be used on any transportation system that accepts Tranpass cards. Starting on February 11, 2011, another magnetic fare card system called Manaca
will supplement and eventually replace Tranpass.
lines, all Nagoya City buses, nearly all stations in Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu), some buses operated by Meitetsu, all of the Aonami Line
, and all of the Linimo Line
. Within the Nagoya area, Tranpass can be used to pay for nearly any public transportation except for JR Central railway stations or Kintetsu
stations, which use a different magnetic fare card system, namely TOICA
, or Suica
in the case of JR Central and PiTaPa
in the case of Kintetsu. Unlike other magnetic fare card systems in Japan like TOICA, however, Tranpass can only be used to pay transportation fare
, and cannot be used in place of cash at other retail shops like convenience stores or restaurants.
. For example, a card costing 5,000 yen will pay for 5,600 yen's worth of fare. Prices range from under 1,000 yen for cards from Nagoya Subway to cards costing 5,000 yen.
The card cannot be used to enter a gate when the balance runs below the minimum price of a ticket, yet cash cannot be added to a card. To use up the remaining fare on those cards, tickets can be bought with cards and cash in combination, or a new card may be bought with the old card's balance rolled over onto the balance of the new card. For example, a card with 100 yen left may be used to pay for a new card costing 5,000 yen, resulting in a card with 5,700 yen's worth of fare. When buying cards from the subway system, the maximum balance on an old card to do this procedure is 310 yen and for cards bought from Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu), it is a 690 yen balance when buying cards costing 2,000 yen or 3,000 yen, and a 1,500 yen balance when buying cards costing 5,000 yen.
will replace Tranpass cards and Tranpass will be phased out. On , sales of the Manaca
magnetic fare card will begin, and sales of Tranpass cards, including Yurica and SF Panorama cards, will cease after the departure of the final train at the end of that day. Tranpass cards may be used after this day, until and including 29 February 2012.
Transportation Bureau City of Nagoya
is a public organization of transportation in Nagoya, Japan. The organization operates subways and buses. It was founded in 1922, as an operator of Nagoya City Tram bought from Nagoya Electric Railroad, the current Nagoya Railroad...
and Nagoya Railroad
Nagoya Railroad
, often abbreviated as , is a railroad company operating around Aichi Prefecture and Gifu Prefecture of Japan.Some of the more famous trains operated by Nagoya Railroad include the Panorama Car and the Panorama Car Super, both of which offer views through their wide front windows...
, commonly known as Meitetsu. The Nagoya Municipal Subway sells magnetic fare cards called Yurica cards, and Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) sells magnetic fare cards known as SF Panorama cards, but are usually Tranpass-compatible and in such cases are also Tranpass cards and therefore may be used on any transportation system that accepts Tranpass cards. Starting on February 11, 2011, another magnetic fare card system called Manaca
Manaca
Manaca is a rechargeable contactless smart card used in Nagoya, Japan and the surrounding area since February 11, 2011. It replaced the existing Tranpass magnetic fare card system, both in scope and function.-Introduction:...
will supplement and eventually replace Tranpass.
Prevalence
Tranpass cards can be used in all Nagoya Municipal SubwayNagoya Municipal Subway
is the subway system that serves the Nagoya, Aichi, Japan area. Like other large Japanese cities, Greater Nagoya's subways are heavily complemented by suburban rail, forming an extensive network of 47 lines rivaling cities such as New York and London...
lines, all Nagoya City buses, nearly all stations in Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu), some buses operated by Meitetsu, all of the Aonami Line
Aonami Line
Aonami Line is a railway line in the city of Nagoya connecting Nagoya Station and Kinjō-Futō Station. "Aonami Line" is the official nickname of the operated by the...
, and all of the Linimo Line
Linimo
, formally the is a magnetic levitation train line in Aichi, Japan, near the city of Nagoya. While primarily built to serve the Expo 2005 fair site, the line is still operating to serve the local community.Linimo is owned and operated by...
. Within the Nagoya area, Tranpass can be used to pay for nearly any public transportation except for JR Central railway stations or Kintetsu
Kintetsu
, named Kinki Nippon Railway Co., Ltd. in English until June 27, 2003, is a Japanese rail transit corporation commonly known as . It is the largest non-JR railway in Japan. Its complex network of lines connects Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Nagoya, Tsu and Ise...
stations, which use a different magnetic fare card system, namely TOICA
TOICA
is a rechargeable contactless smart card ticketing system for JR Central railway network which was introduced in the Chūkyō Area of Japan on November 25, 2006.The name is an acronym for Tōkai IC Card...
, or Suica
Suica
is a rechargeable contactless smart card used as a fare card on train lines in Japan. Launched in November 2001, the card is usable currently in the Kantō region, at JR East stations near Sendai and Niigata...
in the case of JR Central and PiTaPa
PiTaPa
is a contactless smart card ticketing and electronic money system used in the Kansai region of Japan. The name PiTaPa is an acronym of "Postpay IC for Touch and Pay"...
in the case of Kintetsu. Unlike other magnetic fare card systems in Japan like TOICA, however, Tranpass can only be used to pay transportation fare
Fare
A fare is the fee paid by a passenger allowing him or her to make use of a public transport system: rail, bus, taxi, etc. In the case of air transport, the term airfare is often used.-Uses:...
, and cannot be used in place of cash at other retail shops like convenience stores or restaurants.
Means of use
The cards are sold at ticket machines near station gates, and generally contain more money for fare than the price of the card in Japanese yenJapanese yen
The is the official currency of Japan. It is the third most traded currency in the foreign exchange market after the United States dollar and the euro. It is also widely used as a reserve currency after the U.S. dollar, the euro and the pound sterling...
. For example, a card costing 5,000 yen will pay for 5,600 yen's worth of fare. Prices range from under 1,000 yen for cards from Nagoya Subway to cards costing 5,000 yen.
The card cannot be used to enter a gate when the balance runs below the minimum price of a ticket, yet cash cannot be added to a card. To use up the remaining fare on those cards, tickets can be bought with cards and cash in combination, or a new card may be bought with the old card's balance rolled over onto the balance of the new card. For example, a card with 100 yen left may be used to pay for a new card costing 5,000 yen, resulting in a card with 5,700 yen's worth of fare. When buying cards from the subway system, the maximum balance on an old card to do this procedure is 310 yen and for cards bought from Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu), it is a 690 yen balance when buying cards costing 2,000 yen or 3,000 yen, and a 1,500 yen balance when buying cards costing 5,000 yen.
Phaseout
The magnetic fare card known as ManacaManaca
Manaca is a rechargeable contactless smart card used in Nagoya, Japan and the surrounding area since February 11, 2011. It replaced the existing Tranpass magnetic fare card system, both in scope and function.-Introduction:...
will replace Tranpass cards and Tranpass will be phased out. On , sales of the Manaca
Manaca
Manaca is a rechargeable contactless smart card used in Nagoya, Japan and the surrounding area since February 11, 2011. It replaced the existing Tranpass magnetic fare card system, both in scope and function.-Introduction:...
magnetic fare card will begin, and sales of Tranpass cards, including Yurica and SF Panorama cards, will cease after the departure of the final train at the end of that day. Tranpass cards may be used after this day, until and including 29 February 2012.