| 169 series | |
|---|---|
 A 169 series set in Shonan livery in July 1982 | |
| In service | 1969–2013 |
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation |
| Number built | 187 vehicles |
| Number in service | 0 vehicles |
| Number preserved | 4 vehicles |
| Operators | JNR (1969–1987) JR East (1987–1996) Shinano Railway (1997–2013) |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68.4 mph) |
| Traction system | Resistor control |
| Power supply | 1,500 V DC overhead |
| Bogies | DT32, TR69 |
| Multiple working | 165 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 169 series (169系) was an express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1969 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and later operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) until 1996 and by Shinano Railway in Nagano Prefecture until 2013. The 169 series was developed from the 165 series EMUs.