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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Feb 8, 2024 · Like the models that came before, the R211 is designed to be safe, functional, and easy to maintain. There are more grab bars on the train, and the benches are darker to mask …

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 …

Jul 23, 2025 · The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)’s New York City Transit has debuted a standard R211 train on the B line. The train’s introduction marks the first time a unit …

Dec 16, 2024 · The MTA’s Transit and Bus Committee voted Monday to add more than 400 new R211 subway cars, including dozens of “open-gangway” cars, to its fleet of trains in NYC.

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 …

The main features of the MTA’s R211 subway cars include 58-inch-wide doors to speed up boarding, digital screens for real-time information, enhanced accessibility features, and …