# 719 series

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Japanese train type

719 series A 719-0 series set in the Sendai area in July 2008 Manufacturers 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 Operator 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 20 kV AC (50 Hz) Current collection overhead catenary Safety systems 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](/source/Japanese_language): 719系) is an AC [electric multiple unit](/source/Electric_multiple_unit) (EMU) train type introduced in 1989 by [East Japan Railway Company](/source/East_Japan_Railway_Company) (JR East) on services in the [Miyagi](/source/Miyagi_Prefecture), [Yamagata](/source/Yamagata_Prefecture), and [Fukushima](/source/Fukushima_Prefecture) areas of Japan.

Built jointly by [Nippon Sharyo](/source/Nippon_Sharyo) and [Tokyu Car](/source/Tokyu_Car),[1] the type is based on the [415-1500 series](/source/415-1500_series) EMU design, with all units formed as 2-car sets.[2]

## Variants

- **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[\[update\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=719_series&action=edit), 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](/source/Tohoku_Main_Line), [Senzan Line](/source/Senzan_Line), and [Banetsu West Line](/source/Banetsu_West_Line), and at Akita Depot for use on the [Ou Main Line](/source/Ou_Main_Line). 42 sets were built by [Tokyu Car Corporation](/source/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](/source/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](/source/E721_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](/source/Pantograph_(rail)). 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

A standard-gauge 719-5000 series set in May 2009

The 719-5000 series consists of 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) [standard gauge](/source/Standard_gauge) two-car sets based at Yamagata Depot for use on the [Ōu Main Line](/source/%C5%8Cu_Main_Line). Twelve sets were built between September and October 1991.[4] These entered service in November 1991 on the [re-gauged](/source/Track_gauge_conversion) Ōu Main Line, replacing the trains previously formed of 50 series coaches hauled by [Class EF71](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Class_EF71&action=edit&redlink=1) 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

The 719-700 series "FruiTea" trainset in April 2015

In 2015, one 719-0 series set, H27, was converted to become the 719-700 series excursion train branded "FruiTea" (フルーティア). This entered service on 25 April 2015, operating on the Banetsu West Line between Koriyama and Aizu-Wakamatsu. The train consists of a cafe car and seating car, with accommodation for 36 passengers. The FruiTea service ended on 24 December 2023.[9]

### Formation

The two car set is formed as follows. Car KuShi 718-701 was renumbered from former car number KuHa 718-27, and car KuMoHa 719-701 was renumbered from former KuMoHa 719-27.[9]

Car No. 1 2 Numbering KuShi 718-701 KuMoHa 719-701 Weight (t) 35.7 46.0 Seating 0[* 1] 36

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Six bar stools are provided.

### Interior

Car KuShi 718-701 has a long curved bar counter and six bar stools. Car KuMoHa 719-701 has cafe-style seating with four- and two-person seating bays facing tables.[9]

		- The interior of KuShi 718-701 in May 2015

		- The interior of KuMoHa 719-701 in May 2015

## History

The first 719-0 series sets were delivered from [Tokyu Car](/source/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](/source/E721_series) EMUs.

## Fleet details

The fleet histories and build details are as follows.[10][11]

### 719-0 series

Set No. Manufacturer Date delivered Date withdrawn Notes H1 Tokyu Car 25 December 1989 H2 H3 H4 19 January 1990 H5 29 November 2017[12] H6 H7 8 February 1990 H8 H9 H10 27 April 1990 H11 26 April 1990 H12 27 April 1990 H13 26 April 1990 H14 27 April 1990 H15 24 May 1990 H16 H17 25 May 1990 H18 H19 H20 13 July 1990 H21 5 November 2016 H22 H23 27 July 1990 1 March 2017 H24 20 December 2016 H25 H26 13 August 1990 H27 Converted to 719-700 series H28 21 November 2017[12] H29 24 August 1990 1 March 2017 H30 H31 H32 29 July 1991 27 December 2016 H33 27 December 2016 H34 30 July 1991 H35 23 November 2017[12] H36 31 July 1991 H37 21 August 1991 30 November 2017[12] H38 H39 KuHa 718-39: 22 August 1991 KuMoHa 719-39: 21 August 1991 H40 30 August 1991 H41 H42 31 August 1991

### 719-5000 series

Set No. Manufacturer Date delivered Y1 Nippon Sharyo 4 September 1991 Y2 5 September 1991 Y3 13 October 1991 Y4 Y5 Y6 14 October 1991 Y7 Y8 Y9 22 October 1991 Y10 Y11 Y12

### 719-700 series

Set No. Manufacturer Date converted Notes S27 (KuShi 718-701+KuMoha 719-701) (Tokyu Car) 6 March 2015 Converted from Set H27

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