E721 series
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| E721/SAT721 series | |
|---|---|
 E721-0 series (right) and SAT721 series (left), August 2007 | |
| In service | 2007–Present |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Tokyu Car Corporation |
| Constructed | 2006–2010 |
| Number built | 102 vehicles (51 sets) |
| Number in service | 98 vehicles (49 sets) |
| Number scrapped | 4 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Formation | 2-cars per set |
| Fleet numbers | P1–P44, P501–P504, SA101–SA103 |
| Operator | JR East |
| Depot(s) | Sendai |
| Line(s) served | Tōhoku Main Line, Jōban Line, Senzan Line, Sendai Airport Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Weight | 74.4 t per set |
| Power output | 500 kW per motor |
| Electric system(s) | 20 kV AC (50Hz) |
| Current collection method | overhead catenary |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-Ps |
| Multiple working | 701 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The E721 series (E721系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on services in the Sendai area of Japan since 2006.[1]
Variants
- E721-0 series
- E721-500 series
- SAT721 series (owned by Sendai Airport Transit)
Operations
- Tōhoku Main Line
- Jōban Line
- Senzan Line
- Sendai Airport Line (E721-500 series and SAT721 series only)
History
The first E721-0 series sets were delivered from December 2006, and entered service on 1 February 2007 on Tōhoku Main Line services.[2] The first E721-500 and SAT721 series sets were delivered from February 2006 and entered service on 18 March 2007.[2]
Two sets, P1 and P19, were derailed and badly damaged by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami on 11 March 2011, and were withdrawn.[2]
-
P1 and P19 sets after the tsunami in 2011
See also
- Aoimori 703 series, a derivative for use on the Aoimori Railway
References
External links
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to JR East E721. |
- JR East E721 series (Japanese)
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike; additional terms may apply for the media files.