Draft:739 series
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| 739 series | |
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| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
| Replaced | 721 series |
| Entered service | 2027 (planned) |
| Number under construction | 30 vehicles (5 sets) |
| Number built | 6 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | 793 (287 seated)[1] |
| Operator |  JR Hokkaido |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium, double-skin |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
| Notes/references | |
| Specifications:[1] | |
The 739 series (739系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type to be operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) from the first half of 2027. Six 6-car sets are to be built.[1]
Operations
[edit]The 739 series is planned to replace the 721 series on Rapid Airport services.[2]
History
[edit]The first 739 series set was delivered from Hitachi's Kasado Works facility in Kudamatsu, Japan, in September 2026.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "JR北、快速「エアポート」用の新型車両「739系」導入を発表！ 721系置き換え用、2027年デビュー予定". 鉄道コム (in Japanese). 18 September 2026. Retrieved 18 September 2026.
- ↑ 739系3000番代が甲種輸送される [739-3000 series train delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
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Category:Electric multiple units of Japan Category:Train-related introductions in 2027 Category:Hokkaido Railway Company