E723 series
| E723 series | |
|---|---|
| In service | Planned for 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Railcar Manufacturing |
| Number under construction | 18 vehicles (9 sets) |
| Number built | 4 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | B-1 – B-11 |
| Operator | .svg.png){kind=logo} JR East |
| Line served | ■ Ōu Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 19,500 mm (64 ft 0 in) |
| Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) |
| Doors | 3 per side |
| Traction system | Variable-frequency[1] |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Notes/references | |
| Specifications:[2] | |
The E723 series (E723系, E723-kei) is an electric multiple unit train type on order by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) for use on Ōu Main Line services between Yamagata and Shinjo from autumn 2026. Eleven two-car sets are to be built.[1]
E723-5000 series
The E723-5000 series was developed for use on the standard-gauge section of the Ōu Main Line. The first two sets, B-1 and B-2, were delivered from the Kawasaki Railcar Manufacturing Hyogo plant in April 2026.[3]
Interior
Passenger accommodation will consist of longitudinal seating throughout. Both cars will have an accessible "free space".[4]
References
- 1 2 "JR東日本, 奥羽本線にE723系5000番代を導入へ" [JR East to introduce E723-5000 series on the Ōu Main Line]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha. 26 November 2025. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
- ↑ "新型車両を「新幹線との共有区間」に投入へ 既存車両より座席ゆったり 計22両新造 JR東日本" [JR East to build 22 new cars with more spacious seats than existing trains on "shared sections with Shinkansen"]. Traffic News (in Japanese). Japan: Mediavague Co., Ltd. 26 November 2025. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
- ↑ E723系5000番代が甲種輸送される [E723-5000 series delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha. 9 April 2026. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "JR東日本「異色の新型車両」ついに実車登場! 新幹線との共用区間に導入へ 屈指の峠越え区間も走行" [JR East's "non-conventional new train" will finally make its debut! To be introduced on sections shared with the Shinkansen, including some of the most challenging mountain pass routes]. Traffic News (in Japanese). Japan: Mediavague Co., Ltd. 9 April 2026. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
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