The R211 is a class of New Technology Train (NTT) subway cars built for the New York City Transit Authority. Being built by Kawasaki Railcar Manufacturing for the B Division of the New York City Subway and for the Staten Island Railway (SIR), they will replace two aging subway car models: all R44 cars on the SIR, plus all R46 and some R68 ...

Feb 1, 2024 · Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the rollout of R211T open gangway subway cars on the line, running between Washington Heights and East New York, and marked significant progress towards increasing cameras throughout the system, with 1,000 subway cars now equipped with cameras.

Feb 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.

Oct 17, 2023 · The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today rolled out five of the standard R211 subway cars that are the first step in phasing these cutting-edge cars into service on the Staten Island Railway in early 2024.

Feb 1, 2024 · Two 8-car sets of R211Ts entered revenue service on the C line as the MTA gauges rider reaction and works out operational kinks ahead of a larger rollout of the modern cars, Gov. Kathy Hochul and...

Feb 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 early 2025.

Dec 16, 2024 · The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit Committee today approved an order for 435 additional R211 subway cars, authorizing the full MTA Board to consider the order on Wednesday at their monthly meeting. This order includes 355 closed-end cars and 80 open-gangway cars.

Feb 2, 2024 · Riders can catch the very first open gangway train now servicing the C line between Washington Heights and East New York. After debuting the modern new R211 subway trains on the A line in March of last year, the MTA has just rolled out the first shiny new R211T open gangway subway train onto tracks.

Feb 1, 2024 · C train riders will be the first to experience the brand new R211 “open gangway” subway cars, which entered passenger service on the Washington Heights-to-East New York local line on Thursday.

Feb 2, 2024 · NEW YORK — New York City Transit’s first R211T open-gangway subway cars entered service on Thursday, operating on the C line between Washington Heights and East New York, following an inaugural ride featuring Gov. Kathy Hochul and Metropolitan Transportation Authority and elected officials.