SNCF Class BB 15000
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The SNCF Class BB 15000 is a series of French electric locomotives built for high-speed passenger service on the 25 kV AC network, known for their reliability and extensive use on mainline routes such as the Paris–Strasbourg line.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| SNCF Class BB 15000 canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8946665 — 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: SNCF Class BB 15000 Context triple: [BB 22200, designLineage, SNCF Class BB 15000]
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A.
SNCF Class BB 26000
The SNCF Class BB 26000, also known as the "Sybic," is a powerful French dual-voltage electric locomotive class used for both passenger and freight services across much of the national rail network.
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B.
SNCF Class BB 22200
The SNCF Class BB 22200 is a series of French dual-voltage electric locomotives widely used for both passenger and freight services across the national rail network.
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C.
SNCF Class BB 7200
The SNCF Class BB 7200 is a series of French electric locomotives introduced in the late 1970s, widely used for both passenger and freight services on the 1.5 kV DC network.
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D.
SNCF Class B 81500
The SNCF Class B 81500 is a type of bi-mode regional multiple unit train operated in France for local and regional passenger services.
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E.
SNCF Class B 83500
The SNCF Class B 83500 is a type of bi-mode regional multiple unit train operated in France, notably used for TER regional services.
- 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: SNCF Class BB 15000 Target entity description: The SNCF Class BB 15000 is a series of French electric locomotives built for high-speed passenger service on the 25 kV AC network, known for their reliability and extensive use on mainline routes such as the Paris–Strasbourg line.
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A.
SNCF Class BB 26000
The SNCF Class BB 26000, also known as the "Sybic," is a powerful French dual-voltage electric locomotive class used for both passenger and freight services across much of the national rail network.
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B.
SNCF Class BB 22200
The SNCF Class BB 22200 is a series of French dual-voltage electric locomotives widely used for both passenger and freight services across the national rail network.
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C.
SNCF Class BB 7200
The SNCF Class BB 7200 is a series of French electric locomotives introduced in the late 1970s, widely used for both passenger and freight services on the 1.5 kV DC network.
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D.
SNCF Class B 81500
The SNCF Class B 81500 is a type of bi-mode regional multiple unit train operated in France for local and regional passenger services.
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E.
SNCF Class B 83500
The SNCF Class B 83500 is a type of bi-mode regional multiple unit train operated in France, notably used for TER regional services.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | electric locomotive class ⓘ |
| brakeType | air brakes ⓘ |
| builder | Alsthom NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| buildPeriod | 1971–1978 ⓘ |
| collectionMethod | pantograph ⓘ |
| configuration | dual-cab locomotive ⓘ |
| controlType | single-cab at each end ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | France ⓘ |
| designedFor | high-speed passenger service ⓘ |
| designFamily | Jacques Cooper “Nez Cassé” design NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| electricSystem | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead ⓘ |
| family | Nez Cassé locomotives NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| gauge | standard gauge ⓘ |
| heritageValue | considered a classic French electric locomotive class ⓘ |
| introduced | early 1970s ⓘ |
| knownFor |
high reliability
ⓘ
intensive mainline use ⓘ |
| livery |
Corail livery
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
TER regional liveries ⓘ concrete grey SNCF livery ⓘ original green SNCF livery ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Alsthom NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableRoute | Paris–Strasbourg line NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| numberBuilt | 65 ⓘ |
| operator | SNCF NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| powerOutput | approximately 4.4 MW ⓘ |
| powerType | electric ⓘ |
| primaryUse | mainline passenger trains ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
SNCF Class BB 22200
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
SNCF Class BB 7200 NERFINISHED ⓘ SNCF Class CC 6500 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| serviceEntryYear | 1971 ⓘ |
| status |
partly in service
ⓘ
partly withdrawn ⓘ |
| topSpeed | 200 km/h ⓘ |
| trackGauge | 1435 mm ⓘ |
| trainHeating | electric train supply ⓘ |
| UICClassification | Bo′Bo′ ⓘ |
| usedBy |
SNCF Grandes Lignes
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
SNCF TER NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedOn |
Corail passenger trains
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
EuroCity services NERFINISHED ⓘ Paris–Metz–Luxembourg services NERFINISHED ⓘ Paris–Strasbourg–Basel services NERFINISHED ⓘ international services to Luxembourg ⓘ international services to Switzerland ⓘ |
| wheelArrangement | Bo-Bo ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: SNCF Class BB 15000 Description of subject: The SNCF Class BB 15000 is a series of French electric locomotives built for high-speed passenger service on the 25 kV AC network, known for their reliability and extensive use on mainline routes such as the Paris–Strasbourg line.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
BB 22200