E2 series Shinkansen
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The E2 series Shinkansen is a Japanese high-speed electric multiple unit train type operated by JR East, known for serving routes such as the Tōhoku and Jōetsu Shinkansen lines.
All labels observed (6)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| E2 series Shinkansen canonical | 8 |
| Shinkansen E series | 2 |
| E2 Series Shinkansen | 1 |
| Shinkansen E2 series family | 1 |
| Shinkansen electric multiple unit | 1 |
| Shinkansen electric multiple units | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7605664 — 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: E2 series Shinkansen Context triple: [Jōetsu Shinkansen, usesRollingStock, E2 series Shinkansen]
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N700 series Shinkansen
The N700 series Shinkansen is a high-speed Japanese bullet train known for its tilting technology, energy efficiency, and operation on major routes such as the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines.
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700 series Shinkansen
The 700 series Shinkansen is a Japanese high-speed train type introduced in the late 1990s, known for its distinctive "duck-bill" nose design and service on major Shinkansen lines.
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Series E7 Shinkansen
The Series E7 Shinkansen is a Japanese high-speed train type operated by JR East, known for its advanced safety features, comfort-focused interior, and service on routes such as the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
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500 series Shinkansen
The 500 series Shinkansen is a high-speed Japanese bullet train class known for its distinctive aerodynamic design and former use on premier Nozomi services.
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E231 series EMU
The E231 series EMU is a widely used Japanese commuter train type operated by JR East, known for its high-capacity, rapid-transit service in the Greater Tokyo area.
- 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: E2 series Shinkansen Target entity description: The E2 series Shinkansen is a Japanese high-speed electric multiple unit train type operated by JR East, known for serving routes such as the Tōhoku and Jōetsu Shinkansen lines.
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A.
N700 series Shinkansen
The N700 series Shinkansen is a high-speed Japanese bullet train known for its tilting technology, energy efficiency, and operation on major routes such as the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines.
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B.
700 series Shinkansen
The 700 series Shinkansen is a Japanese high-speed train type introduced in the late 1990s, known for its distinctive "duck-bill" nose design and service on major Shinkansen lines.
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C.
Series E7 Shinkansen
The Series E7 Shinkansen is a Japanese high-speed train type operated by JR East, known for its advanced safety features, comfort-focused interior, and service on routes such as the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
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D.
500 series Shinkansen
The 500 series Shinkansen is a high-speed Japanese bullet train class known for its distinctive aerodynamic design and former use on premier Nozomi services.
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E.
E231 series EMU
The E231 series EMU is a widely used Japanese commuter train type operated by JR East, known for its high-capacity, rapid-transit service in the Greater Tokyo area.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: E2 series Shinkansen Description of subject: The E2 series Shinkansen is a Japanese high-speed electric multiple unit train type operated by JR East, known for serving routes such as the Tōhoku and Jōetsu Shinkansen lines.
Referenced by (14)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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