R211 (New York City Subway car) - Wikipedia
It contain features such as wider doors, information displays, LED -lit doorways and LED interior lighting. The order is split into three parts: R211A and R211T cars for the subway and R211S cars for the SIR.
The New R211 Subway Car – Confluence
Mar 7, 2025 · In this essay, I discuss the R211 trains, including each of their three distinct models, what each one offers, which trains they will be replacing, and what, if any, pleasure has been added to the …
Newest subway cars debut on NYC Transit’s B line - Trains
Jul 22, 2025 · NEW YORK — New York City Transit rolled out its latest generation of subway equipment, the R211 car, on the B Line on Monday (July 21, 2025), marking the fourth route to …
First R211 Subway Cars Roll Into Service on the A - MTA
Mar 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 …
The B train is getting new, modernized subway cars - PIX11
Jul 21, 2025 · NEW YORK (PIX11) — The MTA has introduced modernized R211 train cars on the B line, marking their debut in the Bronx. The cars feature wider 58-inch door openings, security …
Hundreds Of New Subway Cars Will Roll Onto Tracks In 2027
Dec 17, 2024 · According to a press release, the R211s will eventually replace all R44s on the Staten Island Railway as well as the current fleet of R46 subway cars, which have been in service on the A …
R211 Subway Cars: MTA Modernizes NYC Transit Fleet - Railway Supply
Apr 23, 2025 · The R211 subway cars mark a new era for New York City’s transit system. As part of the MTA’s ambitious $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025–2029, these state-of-the-art vehicles are central …
MTA’s R211 Subway Cars, United States of America - Railway Technology
Jun 22, 2023 · The R211 subway car is a next-generation subway car built by Japanese rolling stock manufacturer Kawasaki Rail Car for New York City’s subway system. The new vehicles are being …
First R211S Subway Cars Launched into Service on - MTA
Oct 8, 2024 · These R211S 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 …
New York City Transit Awards 435 Additional Subway Cars
Oct 27, 2022 · The R211 subway cars are scheduled to replace NYCT’s R46 cars and Staten Island Railway’s fleet. The R211 cars are being introduced as a part of NYCT’s efforts to modernize and …