Tokyo Metro 8000 series
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The Tokyo Metro 8000 series is a fleet of electric multiple unit trains introduced in the early 1980s for Tokyo’s subway network, known for their long service life and multiple refurbishment programs.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Tokyo Metro 8000 series canonical | 9 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1183169 — 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: Tokyo Metro 8000 series Context triple: [Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, rollingStock, Tokyo Metro 8000 series]
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A.
Tokyo Metro 7000 series
The Tokyo Metro 7000 series is a Japanese electric multiple unit train type operated by Tokyo Metro, primarily used on busy commuter subway lines in Tokyo.
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B.
Tokyo Metro 10000 series
The Tokyo Metro 10000 series is a fleet of modern electric multiple unit trains operated by Tokyo Metro, known for serving through-services on several interconnected subway and private railway lines in the Tokyo area.
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C.
Tokyo Metro 08 series
The Tokyo Metro 08 series is a Japanese electric multiple unit train type operated by Tokyo Metro on urban commuter services.
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D.
Tokyo Metro 1000 series
The Tokyo Metro 1000 series is a modern electric multiple unit train used on Tokyo’s subway system, designed with retro-inspired styling that pays homage to the original Ginza Line cars while incorporating contemporary technology and comfort features.
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E.
Tokyu 5050 series
The Tokyu 5050 series is a Japanese electric multiple unit commuter train type operated by Tokyu Corporation and used on through-services with Tokyo Metro and other railway lines in the 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: Tokyo Metro 8000 series Target entity description: The Tokyo Metro 8000 series is a fleet of electric multiple unit trains introduced in the early 1980s for Tokyo’s subway network, known for their long service life and multiple refurbishment programs.
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A.
Tokyo Metro 7000 series
The Tokyo Metro 7000 series is a Japanese electric multiple unit train type operated by Tokyo Metro, primarily used on busy commuter subway lines in Tokyo.
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B.
Tokyo Metro 10000 series
The Tokyo Metro 10000 series is a fleet of modern electric multiple unit trains operated by Tokyo Metro, known for serving through-services on several interconnected subway and private railway lines in the Tokyo area.
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C.
Tokyo Metro 08 series
The Tokyo Metro 08 series is a Japanese electric multiple unit train type operated by Tokyo Metro on urban commuter services.
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D.
Tokyo Metro 1000 series
The Tokyo Metro 1000 series is a modern electric multiple unit train used on Tokyo’s subway system, designed with retro-inspired styling that pays homage to the original Ginza Line cars while incorporating contemporary technology and comfort features.
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E.
Tokyu 5050 series
The Tokyu 5050 series is a Japanese electric multiple unit commuter train type operated by Tokyu Corporation and used on through-services with Tokyo Metro and other railway lines in the Tokyo area.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
commuter train
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electric multiple unit ⓘ |
| airConditioning | equipped ⓘ |
| brakeType |
electro-pneumatic brake
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regenerative brake ⓘ |
| carBodyMaterial | aluminium alloy ⓘ |
| collectionMethod | pantograph ⓘ |
| controlMethod |
VVVF inverter control (after refurbishment on some sets)
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chopper control (as built) ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| couplingType | Shibata-type coupler ⓘ |
| depot |
Kikuna Depot
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Saginuma Depot ⓘ |
| designedFor |
through services with Tobu lines
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through services with Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line ⓘ |
| doorConfiguration | 4 pairs per side per car ⓘ |
| electrificationSystem | 1500 V DC overhead catenary ⓘ |
| enteredService | 1981 ⓘ |
| floorType | longitudinal seating in most cars ⓘ |
| formation | 10-car sets ⓘ |
| introduced | 1981 ⓘ |
| introducedFor | Hanzomon Line full 10-car operation ⓘ |
| manufacturer |
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
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Nippon Sharyo ⓘ Tokyu Car Corporation ⓘ |
| maximumSpeed | 110 km/h ⓘ |
| numberOfCarsPerSet | 10 ⓘ |
| operator |
Tokyo Metro
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Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line through services consortium ⓘ |
| operatorPredecessor | TRTA ⓘ |
| originalOperator | Teito Rapid Transit Authority ⓘ |
| powerOutput | about 160 kW per motor ⓘ |
| refurbishment |
front-end design modification on some sets
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installation of LED destination indicators ⓘ interior renewal with new seating and flooring ⓘ major refurbishment program from late 1990s ⓘ upgraded air-conditioning units ⓘ |
| safetySystem |
Tobu ATS
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Tokyo Metro CS-ATC ⓘ Tokyu ATS ⓘ |
| serviceArea |
Greater Tokyo Area
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linked to:
Tokyo metropolitan area
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| serviceType | through-service capable ⓘ |
| successor |
Tokyo Metro 08 series
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Tokyo Metro 18000 series ⓘ |
| trackGauge | 1067 mm ⓘ |
| usedOnLine |
Tobu Isesaki Line
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Tobu Skytree Line ⓘ Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line ⓘ Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Tokyo Metro 8000 series Description of subject: The Tokyo Metro 8000 series is a fleet of electric multiple unit trains introduced in the early 1980s for Tokyo’s subway network, known for their long service life and multiple refurbishment programs.
Referenced by (9)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.