M9 electric multiple unit
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The M9 electric multiple unit is a modern commuter rail train used by the Long Island Rail Road, designed to replace older fleets with improved performance, safety, and passenger amenities.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| M9 electric multiple units | 3 |
| LIRR M9 electric multiple units | 1 |
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
commuter rail train
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electric multiple unit ⓘ |
| brakeSystem | electro‑pneumatic brakes ⓘ |
| category |
Long Island Rail Road rolling stock
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electric multiple units of the United States ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| designedFor |
Long Island Rail Road
ⓘ
surface form:
Long Island Rail Road electrified territory
|
| designedTo |
improve passenger comfort
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increase reliability ⓘ reduce maintenance needs ⓘ |
| doorConfiguration | multiple side doors for rapid boarding ⓘ |
| electrificationSystem | third rail ⓘ |
| gauge | standard gauge ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
LED lighting
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USB power outlets ⓘ accessibility improvements ⓘ air conditioning ⓘ automatic announcements ⓘ enhanced safety systems ⓘ high‑back seating ⓘ improved performance compared to older fleets ⓘ modern passenger amenities ⓘ onboard information displays ⓘ positive train control compatibility ⓘ security cameras ⓘ |
| introducedFor | fleet modernization of Long Island Rail Road ⓘ |
| manufacturer |
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
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surface form:
Kawasaki Rail Car Inc.
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| operator |
Long Island Rail Road
ⓘ
Long Island Rail Road ⓘ
surface form:
MTA Long Island Rail Road
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| owner | Metropolitan Transportation Authority ⓘ |
| powerSupply | 750 V DC third rail ⓘ |
| railwayLine |
Long Island Rail Road
ⓘ
surface form:
Long Island Rail Road network
|
| regionServed |
Long Island
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New York metropolitan area ⓘ
surface form:
New York City metropolitan area
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| replaces |
M3 electric multiple unit
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M7 electric multiple unit ⓘ |
| safetyFeature |
crash energy management elements
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enhanced cab signaling equipment ⓘ event recorders ⓘ |
| serviceType | commuter rail ⓘ |
| trackGauge | 1435 mm ⓘ |
| usedFor | commuter service between New York City and Long Island ⓘ |
Referenced by (11)
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M9 electric multiple units
this entity surface form:
M9 electric multiple units
Long Island Rail Road (controlling interest for many years)
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M9 electric multiple unit
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subject surface form:
Long Island Rail Road
this entity surface form:
LIRR M9 electric multiple units
this entity surface form:
M9 electric multiple units