719 series
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| 719 series | |
|---|---|
 A 719-0 series set in the Sendai area in July 2008 | |
| Manufacturer | Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation |
| Constructed | 1989–1991 |
| Entered service | 5 November 1991 |
| Scrapped | 2016- |
| Number built | 108 vehicles (54 sets) |
| Number in service | 96 vehicles (48 sets) (as of 1 April 2017[update]) |
| Successor | E723-5000 series (planned) |
| Formation | 2 cars per set |
| Fleet numbers | H1 – H26, H28 – H42, S27, Y1 – Y12 |
| Operators | JR East |
| Depots | Sendai, Yamagata, Akita |
| Lines served | Tohoku Main Line, Ōu Main Line, Senzan Line, Banetsu West Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
| Width | 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in) |
| Floor height | 1,180 mm (3 ft 10 in) |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side (719-700 series has one pair per side) |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (70 mph) |
| Traction system | Thyristor drive |
| Electric system(s) | 20 kV AC (50 Hz) |
| Current collection | overhead catenary |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-Ps (719-0 series) ATS-P (719-5000 series) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) (719-0 series) 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) (719-5000 series) |
The 719 series (Japanese: 719系) is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1989 by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on services in the Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima areas of Japan.
Built jointly by Nippon Sharyo and Tokyu Car,[1] the type is based on the 415-1500 series EMU design, with all units formed as 2-car sets.[2]
- 719-0 series: 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) narrow-gauge type based at Sendai and Akita depots
- 719-5000 series: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard-gauge type based at Yamagata Depot
As of 1 April 2017[update], the fleet consists of 34 719-0 series two-car sets based at Sendai, two 719-0 series two-car sets based at Akita, and 12 719-5000 series two-car sets based at Yamagata.[3]
719-0 series
The 719-0 series consists of 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) narrow-gauge two-car sets based at Sendai Depot for use on the Tohoku Main Line, Senzan Line, and Banetsu West Line, and at Akita Depot for use on the Ou Main Line. 42 sets were built by Tokyu Car Corporation between December 1989 and August 1991.[4] The trains reused some equipment from withdrawn JNR-era EMUs, including the DT32 (motored) and TR69 (trailer) bogies, as well as the pantographs.[2]
Some sets (H10 to H15) were reliveried in an "Akabe" colour scheme for Banetsu West Line services from 2007.[4] One set, H27, was converted to become the 719-700 series FruiTea excursion train in 2015.
Sets H10 and H13 were transferred from Sendai to Akita in March 2017,[3] entering revenue service on Akita area services on 28 July 2017.[5] These sets were reliveried with a pink bodyline stripe to match the 701 series trains already used in the area.[5]
Due to lacking of spare train components, the 719-0 series was gradually replaced by the E721-1000 series from 2017. As of March 2020, all sets were withdrawn from revenue services except sets H10, H13 and H27.
Formations
The 719-0 series sets are numbered H1 to H42, and are formed as follows, with one motored "Mc" car and one non-powered trailer ("Tc") car, and the KuHa 718 car at the southern end.[4][6]
| Designation | Tc' | Mc |
|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KuHa 718 | KuMoHa 719 |
| Weight (t) | 32.7 | 43.0 |
| Capacity (total/seated) | 131/59 | 134/62 |
The KuMoHa 719 cars have one PS16 lozenge-type pantograph. Sets H10 to H18 have single-arm pantographs.[4] The KuHa 718 cars have a toilet.[4]
A pair of 719-0 series sets at Koriyama Station in March 2007
A 719-0 series in Banetsu West Line "Akabe" livery in January 2008
Interior
Interior of a 719-0 series car in April 2008
719-5000 series
The 719-5000 series consists of 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge two-car sets based at Yamagata Depot for use on the Ōu Main Line. Twelve sets were built between September and October 1991.[4] These entered service in November 1991 on the re-gauged Ōu Main Line, replacing the trains previously formed of 50 series coaches hauled by Class EF71 AC electric locomotives.[7]
Formations
The 719-5000 series sets are numbered Y1 to Y12, and are formed as follows, with one motored "Mc" car and one non-powered trailer ("Tc") car, and the KuHa 718 car at the southern end.[4][7]
| Designation | Tc' | Mc |
|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KuHa 718-5000 | KuMoHa 719-5000 |
| Weight (t) | 31.0 | 41.0 |
| Capacity (total/seated) | 135/59 | 138/62 |
The KuMoHa 719 cars have one PS104 single-arm pantograph.[7] The KuHa 718 cars have a toilet.[4]
Interior
Interior of a KuHa 718 car in September 20
Future plans
JR East announced on 26 November 2025 that this subseries would be replaced by E723 series trainsets by late 2026.[8]
FruiTea excursion train
History
The first 719-0 series sets were delivered from Tokyu Car in Yokohama in December 1989.[4] The 719-5000 series sets entered service from 5 November 1991 on the re-gauged Ou Main Line between Fukushima and Yamagata.[4] The original pantographs on the 719-5000 series sets were replaced with single-arm pantographs in 2001.[4]
Withdrawals commenced in 2016 with the entry into service of new E721-1000 series EMUs.
