Allegra EMU (ABe 8/12)
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The Allegra EMU (ABe 8/12) is a modern, high-performance electric multiple unit used by the Rhaetian Railway for both regional passenger services and steep mountain routes in the Swiss Alps.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Allegra EMU (ABe 8/12) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7875748 — 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: Allegra EMU (ABe 8/12) Context triple: [Rhaetian Railway, hasRollingStockType, Allegra EMU (ABe 8/12)]
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A.
Civia EMU
Civia EMU is a class of electric multiple unit commuter trains used by Spain’s Renfe for suburban and regional passenger services.
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B.
Comeng EMU
The Comeng EMU is a long-serving class of electric multiple unit trains used on Melbourne's suburban rail network.
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C.
Class 317 EMU
The Class 317 EMU is a type of British electric multiple unit train introduced in the early 1980s for suburban and commuter services on 25 kV AC overhead electrified routes.
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D.
Class 313 EMU
The Class 313 EMU is a British dual-voltage electric multiple unit train introduced in the 1970s, notable for being among the first of its kind to operate on both overhead and third-rail power systems.
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E.
Class 455 EMU
The Class 455 EMU is a type of British electric multiple unit train introduced in the early 1980s for suburban commuter services in the South East of England.
- 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: Allegra EMU (ABe 8/12) Target entity description: The Allegra EMU (ABe 8/12) is a modern, high-performance electric multiple unit used by the Rhaetian Railway for both regional passenger services and steep mountain routes in the Swiss Alps.
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A.
Civia EMU
Civia EMU is a class of electric multiple unit commuter trains used by Spain’s Renfe for suburban and regional passenger services.
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B.
Comeng EMU
The Comeng EMU is a long-serving class of electric multiple unit trains used on Melbourne's suburban rail network.
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C.
Class 317 EMU
The Class 317 EMU is a type of British electric multiple unit train introduced in the early 1980s for suburban and commuter services on 25 kV AC overhead electrified routes.
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D.
Class 313 EMU
The Class 313 EMU is a British dual-voltage electric multiple unit train introduced in the 1970s, notable for being among the first of its kind to operate on both overhead and third-rail power systems.
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E.
Class 455 EMU
The Class 455 EMU is a type of British electric multiple unit train introduced in the early 1980s for suburban commuter services in the South East of England.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
electric multiple unit
ⓘ
narrow-gauge multiple unit ⓘ |
| accessibilityFeature |
low-floor entrances
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step-free access at suitable platforms ⓘ |
| brakeType |
pneumatic brakes
ⓘ
rack brake equipment ⓘ regenerative electric brakes ⓘ |
| canOperateInMultiple | yes ⓘ |
| configuration | three-car articulated unit ⓘ |
| countryOfOperation | Switzerland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| couplingType | automatic central buffer coupler ⓘ |
| designedFor |
mixed adhesion and rack operation
ⓘ
steep gradient operation ⓘ |
| electricSystem |
1000 V DC overhead
ⓘ
11 kV 16.7 Hz AC overhead ⓘ |
| family | Stadler Allegra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| gauge | metre gauge ⓘ |
| hasCab | driver’s cab at both ends ⓘ |
| introducedBy | Rhaetian Railway NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| lowFloorPercentage | about 50 % ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Stadler Rail NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| maximumGradientCapability | 70 ‰ ⓘ |
| maximumSpeed | 100 km/h ⓘ |
| multiSystemCapability | dual-voltage ⓘ |
| nickname | Allegra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
high power-to-weight ratio
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operation in harsh alpine climate ⓘ operation on UNESCO World Heritage Bernina line ⓘ |
| numberOfCars | 3 ⓘ |
| operator | Rhaetian Railway NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operatorLanguageRegion |
German-speaking Switzerland
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Romansh-speaking Switzerland ⓘ |
| owner | Rhaetian Railway NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| powerOutput | 2600 kW ⓘ |
| powerType | electric ⓘ |
| rackSystem | Abt rack system ⓘ |
| safetySystem |
Integra-Signum
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
ZUB 121 ⓘ |
| serviceEntry | 2010 ⓘ |
| trackGauge | 1000 mm ⓘ |
| UICClassification | Bo’Bo’+2’2’+Bo’Bo’ ⓘ |
| usedFor |
mountain railway services
ⓘ
regional passenger services ⓘ |
| usedInRegion | Canton of Graubünden NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedOn |
Albula line
NERFINISHED
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Bernina line NERFINISHED ⓘ Disentis–Scuol-Tarasp route (via Vereina) NERFINISHED ⓘ Landquart–Davos line NERFINISHED ⓘ Landquart–Klosters line NERFINISHED ⓘ Rhaetian Railway network NERFINISHED ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Allegra EMU (ABe 8/12) Description of subject: The Allegra EMU (ABe 8/12) is a modern, high-performance electric multiple unit used by the Rhaetian Railway for both regional passenger services and steep mountain routes in the Swiss Alps.
Referenced by (1)
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