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.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| M9 electric multiple unit canonical | 9 |
| M9 electric multiple units | 4 |
| LIRR M9 electric multiple units | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T164833 — 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.
Target entity: M9 electric multiple unit Context triple: [Long Island Rail Road, usesRollingStock, M9 electric multiple unit]
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M7 electric multiple unit
The M7 electric multiple unit is a modern commuter rail car class built for high-frequency, third-rail electrified service, notably operating on New York’s Long Island Rail Road and similar regional rail networks.
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B.
MARC Train
MARC Train is a commuter rail service operating in Maryland and the surrounding region, connecting cities such as Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Martinsburg.
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C.
GG1 electric locomotive
The GG1 electric locomotive was a streamlined, high-speed electric locomotive class that became an iconic workhorse of American railroading, particularly in the Northeast corridor, during much of the 20th century.
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D.
C train
The C train is a local service on the New York City Subway’s Eighth Avenue Line, running primarily between Upper Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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E.
E train
The E train is a New York City Subway service that runs primarily along the IND Eighth Avenue Line, providing rapid transit between Queens and Manhattan.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: M9 electric multiple unit Target entity description: 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.
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A.
M7 electric multiple unit
The M7 electric multiple unit is a modern commuter rail car class built for high-frequency, third-rail electrified service, notably operating on New York’s Long Island Rail Road and similar regional rail networks.
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B.
MARC Train
MARC Train is a commuter rail service operating in Maryland and the surrounding region, connecting cities such as Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Martinsburg.
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C.
GG1 electric locomotive
The GG1 electric locomotive was a streamlined, high-speed electric locomotive class that became an iconic workhorse of American railroading, particularly in the Northeast corridor, during much of the 20th century.
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D.
C train
The C train is a local service on the New York City Subway’s Eighth Avenue Line, running primarily between Upper Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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E.
E train
The E train is a New York City Subway service that runs primarily along the IND Eighth Avenue Line, providing rapid transit between Queens and Manhattan.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
commuter rail train
ⓘ
electric multiple unit ⓘ |
| brakeSystem | electro‑pneumatic brakes ⓘ |
| category |
Long Island Rail Road rolling stock
ⓘ
electric multiple units of the United States ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| designedFor |
Long Island Rail Road
ⓘ
surface form:
Long Island Rail Road electrified territory
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| designedTo |
improve passenger comfort
ⓘ
increase reliability ⓘ reduce maintenance needs ⓘ |
| doorConfiguration | multiple side doors for rapid boarding ⓘ |
| electrificationSystem | third rail ⓘ |
| gauge | standard gauge ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
LED lighting
ⓘ
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
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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
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| regionServed |
Long Island
ⓘ
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 ⓘ |
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Subject: M9 electric multiple unit Description of subject: 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.
Referenced by (14)
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