The Metropolitan Transit Authority is preparing to roll out a new version of its modern R211 subway cars -- this version will come with what's known as an "open gangway" allowing for passengers to ...

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. And, notably, it has ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Subway riders rejoice! On Friday, the MTA hosted the inaugural ride on the agency’s new, state-of-the-art R211 subway cars, the first new subway cars to join the city’s fleet in ...

MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) on Feb. 3 showcased one of the two R211 open gangway subway cars that are currently undergoing testing at the Coney Island Yard in Brooklyn. These R211 cars, MTA says, ...

Subway rides are about to get a bit more futuristic. At the Coney Island Yard in Brooklyn this morning, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) unveiled one of two new R211 model subway trains ...

BROOKLYN, New York City (WABC) -- The MTA hosted a special preview event Friday, giving reporters a ride aboard a complete train made up of its brand new R211 subway cars, months before it goes into ...

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 ...

The new cars are anticipated to commence in 2027. Credit: Here Now/Shutterstock. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit Committee has recommended the approval of an ...

On Friday, straphangers, representatives from the MTA, and local officials took the first ride aboard a new R211 subway car. The new R211 subway car debuted and is now in service on the A-line, New ...