0 series Shinkansen
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The 0 series Shinkansen was Japan’s original high-speed bullet train, introduced in 1964 and renowned for pioneering modern high-speed rail travel.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| 0 series Shinkansen canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T13111267 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: 0 series Shinkansen Context triple: [100 series Shinkansen, predecessor, 0 series Shinkansen]
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500 series Shinkansen
The 500 series Shinkansen is a high-speed Japanese bullet train class known for its distinctive aerodynamic design and former use on premier Nozomi services.
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700 series Shinkansen
The 700 series Shinkansen is a Japanese high-speed train type introduced in the late 1990s, known for its distinctive "duck-bill" nose design and service on major Shinkansen lines.
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C.
100 series Shinkansen
The 100 series Shinkansen was a Japanese high-speed train type introduced in the 1980s, known for its distinctive double-deck cars and service on major bullet train lines.
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D.
E5 series Shinkansen
The E5 series Shinkansen is a high-speed Japanese bullet train known for its long aerodynamic nose, advanced comfort features, and operation on some of the fastest services in the country.
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E.
E7 series Shinkansen
The E7 series Shinkansen is a high-speed electric multiple unit train type in Japan, known for its comfort, advanced safety features, and operation on Hokuriku and other Shinkansen lines.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: 0 series Shinkansen Target entity description: The 0 series Shinkansen was Japan’s original high-speed bullet train, introduced in 1964 and renowned for pioneering modern high-speed rail travel.
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A.
500 series Shinkansen
The 500 series Shinkansen is a high-speed Japanese bullet train class known for its distinctive aerodynamic design and former use on premier Nozomi services.
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B.
700 series Shinkansen
The 700 series Shinkansen is a Japanese high-speed train type introduced in the late 1990s, known for its distinctive "duck-bill" nose design and service on major Shinkansen lines.
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C.
100 series Shinkansen
The 100 series Shinkansen was a Japanese high-speed train type introduced in the 1980s, known for its distinctive double-deck cars and service on major bullet train lines.
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D.
E5 series Shinkansen
The E5 series Shinkansen is a high-speed Japanese bullet train known for its long aerodynamic nose, advanced comfort features, and operation on some of the fastest services in the country.
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E.
E7 series Shinkansen
The E7 series Shinkansen is a high-speed electric multiple unit train type in Japan, known for its comfort, advanced safety features, and operation on Hokuriku and other Shinkansen lines.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Shinkansen rolling stock
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electric multiple unit ⓘ high-speed train ⓘ |
| alsoOperatedOnLine | Sanyo Shinkansen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| brakeType |
air brakes
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regenerative braking ⓘ |
| carBodyMaterial | steel ⓘ |
| collectionMethod | pantograph ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| designSpeed | 220 km/h ⓘ |
| doorConfiguration | 2 doors per side per car ⓘ |
| electrificationSystem | 25 kV AC 60 Hz overhead catenary ⓘ |
| enteredServiceForEvent | 1964 Tokyo Olympics NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| finalRegularService | 30 November 2008 ⓘ |
| formationType | fixed formation EMU ⓘ |
| introduced | 1964 ⓘ |
| introducedOnLine | Tokaido Shinkansen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| laterServiceTopSpeed | 220 km/h ⓘ |
| manufacturer |
Hitachi
NERFINISHED
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries NERFINISHED ⓘ Kinki Sharyo NERFINISHED ⓘ Nippon Sharyo NERFINISHED ⓘ Tokyu Car Corporation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| maximumOperatingSpeed | 220 km/h ⓘ |
| nickName |
Dangan Ressha
NERFINISHED
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bullet train NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
being the first Shinkansen train type
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pioneering modern high-speed rail ⓘ |
| numberBuilt | over 300 trainsets ⓘ |
| operator |
JR Central
NERFINISHED
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JR West ⓘ Japanese National Railways NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| originalServiceTopSpeed | 210 km/h GENERATED ⓘ |
| powerSupply | overhead line ⓘ |
| preservedUnitsLocation |
Kyoto Railway Museum
NERFINISHED
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Railway Museum (Saitama) NERFINISHED ⓘ various museums and static displays in Japan ⓘ |
| safetySystem | ATC (Automatic Train Control) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| seatingClass |
Green car (first class)
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ordinary class ⓘ |
| serviceEntry | 1 October 1964 ⓘ |
| serviceType | high-speed passenger service ⓘ |
| serviceWithdrawal | 2008 ⓘ |
| successor |
100 series Shinkansen
NERFINISHED
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300 series Shinkansen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| trackGauge | 1435 mm ⓘ |
| trainLength |
12 cars (later formations)
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16 cars (typical early formations) ⓘ 6 cars (some later sets) ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: 0 series Shinkansen Description of subject: The 0 series Shinkansen was Japan’s original high-speed bullet train, introduced in 1964 and renowned for pioneering modern high-speed rail travel.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.