223 series
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The 223 series is a type of Japanese electric multiple unit commuter and suburban train operated primarily by JR West in the Kansai region.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| 223 series canonical | 1 |
| 225-100 series | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11832335 — 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: 223 series Context triple: [JR West 223 series EMU, family, 223 series]
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A.
E217 series
The E217 series is a Japanese electric multiple unit train type that operated primarily on JR East’s Yokosuka and Sobu Line services from the mid-1990s until its phased retirement.
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B.
TS 23-series
TS 23-series is a set of 3GPP system architecture and service-level technical specifications that define how mobile networks and their services are structured and interoperate.
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C.
323 series EMU
The 323 series EMU is a modern Japanese electric multiple unit train operated by JR West, introduced to provide improved comfort, efficiency, and accessibility on urban commuter services.
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D.
TS 22-series
TS 22-series is a set of 3GPP technical specifications that define service requirements and features for mobile telecommunications systems.
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E.
201 series EMU
The 201 series EMU is a Japanese electric multiple unit train type introduced by Japanese National Railways in the late 1970s and used extensively on urban commuter lines such as those in the Osaka and Tokyo areas.
- 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: 223 series Target entity description: The 223 series is a type of Japanese electric multiple unit commuter and suburban train operated primarily by JR West in the Kansai region.
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A.
E217 series
The E217 series is a Japanese electric multiple unit train type that operated primarily on JR East’s Yokosuka and Sobu Line services from the mid-1990s until its phased retirement.
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B.
TS 23-series
TS 23-series is a set of 3GPP system architecture and service-level technical specifications that define how mobile networks and their services are structured and interoperate.
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C.
323 series EMU
The 323 series EMU is a modern Japanese electric multiple unit train operated by JR West, introduced to provide improved comfort, efficiency, and accessibility on urban commuter services.
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D.
TS 22-series
TS 22-series is a set of 3GPP technical specifications that define service requirements and features for mobile telecommunications systems.
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E.
201 series EMU
The 201 series EMU is a Japanese electric multiple unit train type introduced by Japanese National Railways in the late 1970s and used extensively on urban commuter lines such as those in the Osaka and Tokyo areas.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
commuter train
ⓘ
electric multiple unit ⓘ suburban train ⓘ |
| brakeType |
electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
ⓘ
regenerative brake ⓘ |
| carBodyMaterial | stainless steel ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| designedFor |
commuter traffic
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suburban inter-urban traffic ⓘ |
| designedToReplace | older JNR-era suburban EMUs ⓘ |
| doorConfiguration | 3 pairs per side per car on most variants ⓘ |
| doorType | sliding doors ⓘ |
| electrificationSystem | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary ⓘ |
| family | JR West 221/223/225 series family NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| formation |
2-car sets (some variants)
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4-car sets (some variants) ⓘ 6-car sets (some variants) ⓘ 8-car sets (some variants) ⓘ |
| introducedBy | West Japan Railway Company NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| introducedInService | 1994 ⓘ |
| manufacturer |
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Kinki Sharyo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| maximumSpeed | 130 km/h ⓘ |
| operator |
JR Kyushu (limited through-services in some periods)
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
JR Shikoku (through-running on some services, limited) NERFINISHED ⓘ JR West ⓘ West Japan Railway Company ⓘ |
| operatorStyle | one-man operation on some lines and services ⓘ |
| powerCollectionMethod | pantograph ⓘ |
| powerOutput | approximately 220 kW per motor (varies by subseries) ⓘ |
| predecessor | 221 series NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryRegionOfOperation | Kansai region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| safetySystem |
ATS-P
NERFINISHED
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ATS-ST NERFINISHED ⓘ ATS-SW NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| serviceArea | Kinki region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| successor | 225 series NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| trackGauge | 1,067 mm ⓘ |
| tractionType | variable-frequency drive ⓘ |
| UICClassification | Bo′Bo′ (for motor cars, typical) ⓘ |
| usedOnLine |
Hanwa Line
NERFINISHED
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Kosei Line NERFINISHED ⓘ Kusatsu Line NERFINISHED ⓘ Sanin Main Line (Sagano Line) NERFINISHED ⓘ Tokaido Main Line (JR Kyoto Line, JR Kobe Line) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedOnServiceType |
Local service
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Rapid service ⓘ Special Rapid service ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: 223 series Description of subject: The 223 series is a type of Japanese electric multiple unit commuter and suburban train operated primarily by JR West in the Kansai region.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
225-100 series