Amtrak Auto Train
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Amtrak Auto Train is a long-distance passenger rail service that carries both travelers and their personal vehicles nonstop between the Washington, D.C. area and central Florida.
All labels observed (9)
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1078139 — 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: Amtrak Auto Train Context triple: [Superliner bi-level cars, usedOn, Amtrak Auto Train]
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A.
Amtrak Ethan Allen Express
The Amtrak Ethan Allen Express is an intercity passenger train service that operates between New York City and Vermont, providing a key rail connection through the Hudson Valley and upstate New York.
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B.
Amtrak Vermonter
Amtrak Vermonter is a daily intercity passenger train operated by Amtrak that runs between Washington, D.C., and St. Albans, Vermont, serving major cities along the Northeast Corridor and into northern New England.
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C.
Amtrak Coast Starlight
The Amtrak Coast Starlight is a long-distance passenger train running between Seattle and Los Angeles, renowned for its scenic route along the West Coast of the United States.
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D.
Amtrak Missouri River Runner
Amtrak Missouri River Runner is a passenger train service operated by Amtrak that runs between Kansas City and St. Louis along the Missouri River corridor.
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E.
Amtrak Capitol Limited
Amtrak Capitol Limited is a long-distance passenger train operated by Amtrak that runs overnight between Washington, D.C., and Chicago, serving major cities and scenic routes along the former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
- 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: Amtrak Auto Train Target entity description: Amtrak Auto Train is a long-distance passenger rail service that carries both travelers and their personal vehicles nonstop between the Washington, D.C. area and central Florida.
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A.
Amtrak Ethan Allen Express
The Amtrak Ethan Allen Express is an intercity passenger train service that operates between New York City and Vermont, providing a key rail connection through the Hudson Valley and upstate New York.
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B.
Amtrak Vermonter
Amtrak Vermonter is a daily intercity passenger train operated by Amtrak that runs between Washington, D.C., and St. Albans, Vermont, serving major cities along the Northeast Corridor and into northern New England.
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C.
Amtrak Coast Starlight
The Amtrak Coast Starlight is a long-distance passenger train running between Seattle and Los Angeles, renowned for its scenic route along the West Coast of the United States.
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D.
Amtrak Missouri River Runner
Amtrak Missouri River Runner is a passenger train service operated by Amtrak that runs between Kansas City and St. Louis along the Missouri River corridor.
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E.
Amtrak Capitol Limited
Amtrak Capitol Limited is a long-distance passenger train operated by Amtrak that runs overnight between Washington, D.C., and Chicago, serving major cities and scenic routes along the former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
auto ferry train service
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passenger rail service ⓘ |
| advantage | avoids driving Interstate 95 ⓘ |
| allows |
transport of passengers
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transport of personal vehicles ⓘ |
| boardingRequirement |
advance vehicle check-in
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passengers must travel with their vehicles ⓘ |
| branding | Auto Train ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| distance | approximately 855 miles ⓘ |
| electrification | non-electrified route ⓘ |
| endPoint | Sanford, Florida ⓘ |
| frequency | daily in each direction (typical schedule) ⓘ |
| inception | Amtrak-operated service began in 1983 ⓘ |
| notable | only Amtrak route that carries passengers’ personal vehicles ⓘ |
| offersAmenity |
dining service
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lounge service ⓘ onboard Wi-Fi (limited/varies) ⓘ |
| offersClass |
coach class
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sleeper accommodations ⓘ |
| operator | Amtrak ⓘ |
| parentOrganization |
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
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linked to:
Amtrak
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| predecessor | Auto-Train Corporation service (1971–1981) ⓘ |
| primaryMarket | Northeast–Florida travelers with cars ⓘ |
| railGauge | standard gauge ⓘ |
| reservationRequired | yes ⓘ |
| rollingStock |
Superliner bi-level passenger cars
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linked to:
Superliner bi-level cars
auto carriers ⓘ dining cars ⓘ lounge cars ⓘ |
| route |
Lorton, Virginia – Sanford, Florida
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linked to:
Lorton
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| servesArea |
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area
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linked to:
Washington metropolitan area
central Florida ⓘ
linked to:
Central Florida
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| serviceType |
long-distance
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nonstop service ⓘ overnight train ⓘ |
| startPoint |
Lorton, Virginia
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linked to:
Lorton
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| ticketIncludes | transport of one vehicle per reservation (with limits) ⓘ |
| trackOwner |
CSX Transportation (most of route)
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linked to:
CSX Transportation
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| travelTime | approximately 17 hours (typical scheduled duration) ⓘ |
| usesLocomotiveType | diesel-electric locomotives ⓘ |
| vehicleTypesAccepted |
SUVs
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automobiles ⓘ motorcycles ⓘ pickup trucks ⓘ small trailers (with restrictions) ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Amtrak Auto Train Description of subject: Amtrak Auto Train is a long-distance passenger rail service that carries both travelers and their personal vehicles nonstop between the Washington, D.C. area and central Florida.
Referenced by (14)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Amtrak Auto Train
Alexandria Union Station
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servedByService
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Amtrak Auto Train (via nearby Lorton terminal connection)
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linked to: Amtrak Auto Train
linked to: Amtrak Auto Train
linked to: Amtrak Auto Train
linked to: Amtrak Auto Train
subject linked to:
Amtrak Auto Train terminal
linked to: Amtrak Auto Train
Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
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transportationLink
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Amtrak Auto Train to Sanford, Florida
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linked to: Amtrak Auto Train
Washington, D.C.–Richmond, Virginia
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usedByService
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Amtrak Auto Train (diversionary routing north of Lorton)
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linked to: Amtrak Auto Train