IRT A Division subway cars
E55340
IRT A Division subway cars are the narrower, smaller-profile New York City Subway vehicles designed to operate on the numbered lines of the system.
All labels observed (6)
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: IRT A Division subway cars Context triple: [1 train, usesRollingStockType, IRT A Division subway cars]
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R160 subway cars
The R160 subway cars are a class of modern New Technology Train rolling stock used on various New York City Subway lines, featuring electronic signage, automated announcements, and improved accessibility and reliability compared to older fleets.
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R179 subway cars
The R179 subway cars are a modern class of stainless-steel New York City Subway rolling stock built by Bombardier for the B Division lines, featuring updated technology and improved passenger amenities.
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Mark VI monorail trains
Mark VI monorail trains are a fleet of streamlined, automated monorail vehicles introduced in the late 1980s that serve as the primary passenger trains for the Walt Disney World Resort’s elevated transit system.
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Independent Subway System (IND)
The Independent Subway System (IND) was New York City's municipally built and operated subway network, created in the early 20th century to compete with and eventually replace the privately run IRT and BMT lines.
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E.
Superliner bi-level cars
Superliner bi-level cars are double-decker passenger railcars used by Amtrak on long-distance routes, designed to provide increased capacity and enhanced comfort for overnight and scenic train travel.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: IRT A Division subway cars Target entity description: IRT A Division subway cars are the narrower, smaller-profile New York City Subway vehicles designed to operate on the numbered lines of the system.
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A.
R160 subway cars
The R160 subway cars are a class of modern New Technology Train rolling stock used on various New York City Subway lines, featuring electronic signage, automated announcements, and improved accessibility and reliability compared to older fleets.
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B.
R179 subway cars
The R179 subway cars are a modern class of stainless-steel New York City Subway rolling stock built by Bombardier for the B Division lines, featuring updated technology and improved passenger amenities.
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C.
Mark VI monorail trains
Mark VI monorail trains are a fleet of streamlined, automated monorail vehicles introduced in the late 1980s that serve as the primary passenger trains for the Walt Disney World Resort’s elevated transit system.
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D.
Independent Subway System (IND)
The Independent Subway System (IND) was New York City's municipally built and operated subway network, created in the early 20th century to compete with and eventually replace the privately run IRT and BMT lines.
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E.
Superliner bi-level cars
Superliner bi-level cars are double-decker passenger railcars used by Amtrak on long-distance routes, designed to provide increased capacity and enhanced comfort for overnight and scenic train travel.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
New York City Subway rolling stock
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electric multiple unit ⓘ passenger rail vehicle ⓘ |
| brakeType | pneumatic brakes ⓘ |
| carBodyMaterial |
carbon steel (early fleets)
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stainless steel (later fleets) ⓘ |
| compatibleWith | IRT A Division platforms ⓘ |
| controlSystem | multiple-unit train control ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| couplingSystem | H2C or compatible subway couplers (depending on class) ⓘ |
| designedBy | various car builders under contract to IRT and successors ⓘ |
| designedFor |
narrower loading gauge
ⓘ
smaller tunnel profile ⓘ |
| doorType | side doors for passenger boarding ⓘ |
| electrificationSystem | 600 V DC third rail ⓘ |
| fareCollection | proof of payment via station turnstiles ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
air brakes
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automatic couplers ⓘ interior lighting ⓘ rollsigns or electronic destination signs ⓘ |
| hasOperatorCab | yes ⓘ |
| historicalOperator | Interborough Rapid Transit Company ⓘ |
| introduced | 1904 ⓘ |
| laterOperator |
Board of Transportation of the City of New York
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surface form:
New York City Board of Transportation
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| lengthPerCar | approximately 51 feet ⓘ |
| lineDesignationSystem | numbers 1–7 and 42nd Street Shuttle ⓘ |
| network | New York City Subway ⓘ |
| notCompatibleWith | B Division (lettered line) clearances ⓘ |
| operatedBy |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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New York City Transit Authority ⓘ |
| operatedInBorough |
The Bronx
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surface form:
Bronx
Brooklyn ⓘ Manhattan ⓘ Queens ⓘ |
| operatedInCity | New York City ⓘ |
| operatingEnvironment | underground and elevated ⓘ |
| operatingVoltage | 600 V DC ⓘ |
| platformHeight | high-platform operation ⓘ |
| poweredBy | electric traction motors ⓘ |
| region | Northeastern United States ⓘ |
| safetySystems | wayside signals and train stops ⓘ |
| serviceType | rapid transit ⓘ |
| thirdRailType | top-contact third rail (with some conversions to under-running) ⓘ |
| trackGauge | 1,435 mm standard gauge ⓘ |
| usedFor | urban mass transit ⓘ |
| usedOn |
New York City Subway
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surface form:
New York City Subway A Division
New York City Subway ⓘ
surface form:
New York City Subway numbered lines
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| widthPerCar | approximately 8.6 feet ⓘ |
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Subject: IRT A Division subway cars Description of subject: IRT A Division subway cars are the narrower, smaller-profile New York City Subway vehicles designed to operate on the numbered lines of the system.
Referenced by (7)
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