Voyager diesel-electric multiple units
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The Voyager diesel-electric multiple units are high-speed intercity trains used on long-distance routes across the UK rail network.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| British Rail Class 220 Voyager | 1 |
| British Rail Class 221 Super Voyager | 1 |
| British Rail diesel multiple units | 1 |
| Voyager diesel-electric multiple units canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1049655 — 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: Voyager diesel-electric multiple units Context triple: [Virgin CrossCountry, introducedRollingStock, Voyager diesel-electric multiple units]
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A.
M7 electric multiple unit
The M7 electric multiple unit is a modern commuter rail car class built for high-frequency, third-rail electrified service, notably operating on New York’s Long Island Rail Road and similar regional rail networks.
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B.
M9 electric multiple unit
The M9 electric multiple unit is a modern commuter rail train used by the Long Island Rail Road, designed to replace older fleets with improved performance, safety, and passenger amenities.
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C.
M3 electric multiple unit
The M3 electric multiple unit is a class of electric commuter rail cars used by the Long Island Rail Road for high-capacity passenger service in the New York metropolitan area.
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D.
Class 379 Electrostar
The Class 379 Electrostar is a British electric multiple-unit train type built by Bombardier for high-frequency commuter and airport services, known for its modern design and passenger comfort.
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E.
Avelia Liberty trainset
The Avelia Liberty trainset is a high-speed, tilting electric multiple unit designed by Alstom for Amtrak’s next-generation premium service in the United States.
- 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: Voyager diesel-electric multiple units Target entity description: The Voyager diesel-electric multiple units are high-speed intercity trains used on long-distance routes across the UK rail network.
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A.
M7 electric multiple unit
The M7 electric multiple unit is a modern commuter rail car class built for high-frequency, third-rail electrified service, notably operating on New York’s Long Island Rail Road and similar regional rail networks.
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B.
M9 electric multiple unit
The M9 electric multiple unit is a modern commuter rail train used by the Long Island Rail Road, designed to replace older fleets with improved performance, safety, and passenger amenities.
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C.
M3 electric multiple unit
The M3 electric multiple unit is a class of electric commuter rail cars used by the Long Island Rail Road for high-capacity passenger service in the New York metropolitan area.
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D.
Class 379 Electrostar
The Class 379 Electrostar is a British electric multiple-unit train type built by Bombardier for high-frequency commuter and airport services, known for its modern design and passenger comfort.
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E.
Avelia Liberty trainset
The Avelia Liberty trainset is a high-speed, tilting electric multiple unit designed by Alstom for Amtrak’s next-generation premium service in the United States.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
diesel-electric multiple unit
ⓘ
high-speed train ⓘ |
| brakeType | electro-pneumatic brakes ⓘ |
| builtAt |
Bombardier Bruges plant
ⓘ
linked to:
Bombardier
|
| carBodyConstruction | steel ⓘ |
| control | multiple working within family ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| couplingType | Dellner automatic couplers ⓘ |
| designedFor | 125 mph operation on non-electrified routes ⓘ |
| doorType | power-operated sliding plug doors ⓘ |
| enteredService | early 2000s ⓘ |
| family | Bombardier Voyager family ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
air conditioning
ⓘ
first class accommodation ⓘ luggage space ⓘ onboard catering facilities ⓘ onboard toilets ⓘ standard class accommodation ⓘ tilting capability on some units ⓘ |
| introducedToReplace |
older locomotive-hauled intercity trains
ⓘ
some High Speed Train (HST) diagrams ⓘ |
| manufacturer |
Bombardier Transportation
ⓘ
linked to:
Alstom (formerly Bombardier Transportation)
|
| operator |
Avanti West Coast
ⓘ
CrossCountry ⓘ previously Virgin CrossCountry ⓘ previously Virgin Trains West Coast ⓘ |
| owner | rolling stock leasing companies ⓘ |
| powerSupply | onboard diesel engines ⓘ |
| propulsion | diesel engine driving alternator and traction motors ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Class 220 Voyager
ⓘ
Class 221 Super Voyager ⓘ |
| routeType |
intercity
ⓘ
long-distance ⓘ |
| safetySystem |
AWS
ⓘ
OTMR ⓘ TPWS ⓘ |
| servicePattern | high-frequency intercity services ⓘ |
| serviceType | passenger ⓘ |
| topSpeed |
125 mph
ⓘ
200 km/h ⓘ |
| trackGauge | standard gauge ⓘ |
| tractionType | diesel-electric ⓘ |
| usedFor | long-distance passenger services ⓘ |
| usedOn | UK rail network ⓘ |
| usedOnRoute |
CrossCountry network
ⓘ
West Coast Main Line ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Voyager diesel-electric multiple units Description of subject: The Voyager diesel-electric multiple units are high-speed intercity trains used on long-distance routes across the UK rail network.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Voyager diesel-electric multiple units
linked to: Voyager diesel-electric multiple units
subject linked to:
Class 221 Super Voyager
linked to: Voyager diesel-electric multiple units