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719 series
| 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]) |
| 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 collector(s) | 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 (719系, 719-kei) 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.
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