By Jonathan Burgos –
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit today debuted two open-gangway cars on the Green line, making it the second subway line to have open-gangway trains operated on the C line in 2024, cars include pre-installed security cameras in each car and 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.
Additional accessible seating, digital displays that will provide more detailed station-specific information, and brighter lighting and signage, among other features that improve the customer experience.
MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber “That’s why new train cars and modern signals are such huge components of the next MTA Capital Plan – and why Albany needs to fully fund it so we can keep making progress.”
New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow “The R211s are state of the art and less prone to breakdowns, which means smoother trips and more reliable service for decades to come.”
State Senator Andrew Gounardes “These new train cars make it easier to move around and find space even when it’s crowded, easier to find key info like routes and transfers, and easier to get where riders need to go. Plus, the layout of these trains makes them more accessible for riders using wheelchairs or strollers. Cities around the world have benefitted from this same design. Thanks to the MTA for their work to make this happen.”
Last but not least Brooklyn Bourough President Antonio Reynoso “Following the MTA’s renovations to the line last summer, riders have steadily experienced smoother, more reliable service, and these new subway cars will offer even more benefits to commuters. New Yorkers deserve a first-rate rider experience, and I’m thankful to the MTA for prioritizing the line, once one of the most unreliable lines in the entire system.”