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. Two ...

MTA Chair Janno Lieber leading the test ride of a complete R211 subway train in the Coney Island Yard, scheduled for passenger service in upcoming months. Paul Martinka The MTA insists that Gov.

The cars feature enhanced bonnet design, brighter lighting and signage, and digital displays for providing real-time information regarding service and stations. Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA. The ...

Futuristic new trains will soon flood the subway. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is ramping up the roll-out of its gleaming, high-tech subway cars by adding at least two of the new trains ...

Earlier today, the New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority did what any proud new parent would do: Posted photos of its new baby on Twitter. Of course, the MTA isn't just any parent, and its new ...

New subway cars that will let passengers walk from one end of a train to another without fear of falling to the tracks will run this fall on the A and C lines, MTA officials said Friday. Two new R211 ...

BROOKLYN, New York City (WABC) -- The MTA on Thursday gave the public a look at the first cars in its new subway fleet. The agency says it has ordered 535 R211 subway cars and has the option for more ...

More than three months after the inaugural run of the first R211 train on the MTA’s A line, the new rolling stock is ready for full service, MTA officials said Thursday. “We’re going to be adding an ...