R211 (New York City Subway car) - Wikipedia
WEBThe R211 is a class of New Technology Train (NTT) subway cars built for the New York City Subway. Being built by Kawasaki Railcar Manufacturing for the B Division and the Staten Island Railway (SIR), they will replace two aging subway car models: all R44 cars on the Staten Island Railway and all R46 subway cars.
First R211 Subway Cars Roll Into Service on the A Line - MTA
WEBMar 10, 2023 · These R211 cars are a critical part of the MTA's ongoing modernization efforts and feature 58-inch-wide door openings that are eight inches wider than standard door openings on existing cars -- designed to speed up boarding and reduce the amount of time trains sit in stations.
First R211S Subway Cars Launched into Service on - MTA
WEB4 days ago · The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today launched new R211S subway cars into service on the Staten Island Railway. The cars are part of a 535-car order which includes 440 R211A standard cars with state-of-the-art amenities, 75 Staten Island Railway cars and 20 cars with the open gangway feature.
MTA Unveils New R211 Subway Cars
WEBFeb 3, 2023 · In October 2022, the MTA announced Board approval to order an additional 640 R211 subway cars, bringing the total number of new subway cars to 1,175 within the next two years. This second set of new subway cars is expected to be delivered in …
MTA Unveils New NYC Subway Cars to Roll Out This Year
WEB4 days ago · At the Coney Island Yard in Brooklyn this morning, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) unveiled one of two new R211 model subway trains and took it out for a test ride.
New R211 subway cars roll into service on Staten Island Railway
WEB3 days ago · The MTA’s new R211 subway cars have officially arrived on the Staten Island Railway (SIR), bringing the agency’s newest rolling stock to the often-overlooked 14-mile transit line on The Rock.
Late Arrival: New Train Cars Finally Come to Staten Island After …
WEB3 days ago · Transit officials said the R211 cars put in service Tuesday must carry Staten Island riders without a hitch for 30 days before others are rolled out. The MTA is aiming to have the 75 new cars delivered by the middle of 2025, with the 1970s-era cars being phased out once testing is completed.
Governor Hochul Launches First Open Gangway Train Into Service …
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · The R211 cars feature 58-inch-wide door openings that are eight inches wider than standard door openings on the existing car fleet, which are designed to speed up boarding and reduce the amount of time trains sit in stations.
MTA's new 'R211' style subway trains hit the tracks, the first new ...
WEBMar 11, 2023 · MTA's new 'R211' style subway trains hit the tracks, the first new fleet of trains in 5 years. WABC. Saturday, March 11, 2023. MTA leadership gathered in Upper Manhattan Friday afternoon to...
Inside the design of the MTA’s new R211 subway trains - Fast Company
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · At long last, the MTA’s newest train, the R211T, has entered the subway system. It’s outfitted with wider doors, digital signage, and brighter, more vibrant interiors.