Azuma trains
E408641
Azuma trains are modern high-speed bi-mode and electric intercity trains used on the UK’s East Coast Main Line, known for faster journeys, improved comfort, and greater efficiency.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Azuma trains canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4044014 — 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: Azuma trains Context triple: [London North Eastern Railway, fleetIncludes, Azuma trains]
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A.
Rokkō Liner
Rokkō Liner is an automated guideway transit line in Kobe, Japan, connecting the artificial island of Rokkō Island with the mainland.
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B.
Haruka limited express
Haruka limited express is a Japanese limited express train service connecting Kansai International Airport with major destinations such as Kyoto and Osaka, primarily serving airport travelers.
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C.
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Skyliner is a high-speed limited express train service in Japan that links central Tokyo with Narita International Airport.
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D.
Akita Shinkansen
The Akita Shinkansen is a Japanese high-speed "mini-shinkansen" rail line connecting Akita Prefecture with the Tōhoku Shinkansen network, providing fast intercity service to and from Tokyo.
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E.
JR Saikyo Line
The JR Saikyo Line is a major commuter rail line in the Tokyo metropolitan area operated by JR East, connecting central Tokyo with Saitama Prefecture and serving key hubs such as Shibuya and Shinjuku.
- 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: Azuma trains Target entity description: Azuma trains are modern high-speed bi-mode and electric intercity trains used on the UK’s East Coast Main Line, known for faster journeys, improved comfort, and greater efficiency.
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A.
Rokkō Liner
Rokkō Liner is an automated guideway transit line in Kobe, Japan, connecting the artificial island of Rokkō Island with the mainland.
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B.
Haruka limited express
Haruka limited express is a Japanese limited express train service connecting Kansai International Airport with major destinations such as Kyoto and Osaka, primarily serving airport travelers.
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C.
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Skyliner is a high-speed limited express train service in Japan that links central Tokyo with Narita International Airport.
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D.
Akita Shinkansen
The Akita Shinkansen is a Japanese high-speed "mini-shinkansen" rail line connecting Akita Prefecture with the Tōhoku Shinkansen network, providing fast intercity service to and from Tokyo.
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E.
JR Saikyo Line
The JR Saikyo Line is a major commuter rail line in the Tokyo metropolitan area operated by JR East, connecting central Tokyo with Saitama Prefecture and serving key hubs such as Shibuya and Shinjuku.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
bi-mode multiple unit
ⓘ
electric multiple unit ⓘ high-speed train ⓘ intercity train ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Hitachi A-Train
ⓘ
surface form:
Hitachi A-train platform
|
| builtFor |
Intercity Express Train
ⓘ
surface form:
Intercity Express Programme
|
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| designedFor |
improved energy efficiency
ⓘ
reduced emissions compared to older diesel trains ⓘ reduced journey times ⓘ |
| enteredService | 2019 ⓘ |
| feature |
accessible toilets
ⓘ
air conditioning ⓘ dedicated luggage space ⓘ improved seating layout ⓘ on-board Wi-Fi ⓘ passenger information screens ⓘ power sockets at seats ⓘ |
| hasConfiguration |
5-car sets
ⓘ
9-car sets ⓘ |
| introducedBy | London North Eastern Railway ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Hitachi ⓘ |
| operatedBy | London North Eastern Railway ⓘ |
| operatorBrand | Azuma NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operatorBrandNameFor |
Class 800 trains
ⓘ
surface form:
Class 800
Class 801 ⓘ Class 802 ⓘ |
| partOf |
British Rail Class 800
ⓘ
British Rail Class 800 ⓘ
surface form:
British Rail Class 801
British Rail Class 802 ⓘ |
| powerSupply |
25 kV AC overhead electric
ⓘ
diesel engines ⓘ |
| primaryRoute | East Coast Main Line ⓘ |
| replaced |
InterCity 125
ⓘ
InterCity 225 ⓘ |
| safetySystem |
AWS
ⓘ
European Train Control System ⓘ
surface form:
ETCS (on some units)
TPWS ⓘ |
| serviceType |
intercity service
ⓘ
long-distance passenger service ⓘ |
| topSpeed |
125 mph
ⓘ
200 km/h ⓘ |
| tractionType |
diesel
ⓘ
electric ⓘ |
| usedOnRoute |
London King’s Cross to Aberdeen
ⓘ
London King’s Cross – Edinburgh Waverley ⓘ
surface form:
London King’s Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
London King’s Cross to Inverness ⓘ London King’s Cross to Leeds ⓘ London King’s Cross to Newcastle ⓘ London King’s Cross to York ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Azuma trains Description of subject: Azuma trains are modern high-speed bi-mode and electric intercity trains used on the UK’s East Coast Main Line, known for faster journeys, improved comfort, and greater efficiency.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.