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And to be clear, the majority of this R211 order will NOT be "open gangway" like the media is hyping. The entire base order is conventional close-ended subway cars with storm doors.
The final option *might* be open if the prototype train fares well later this year.
The prototype that entered service today does NOT have gangways. Neither will the bulk of the initial order.
There is a gangway prototype train that could see a trial run later this year. If that goes well, the last part of this train order *could* be open gangway, but not necessarily.
The money definitely can't be better spent elsewhere within the MTA subway system.
To be fair, old rolling stock is a prime contributor to delays and incidents. Have you been on the R46s recently? There's a door malfunction somewhere everyday, and they have to pull the entire train out of service. Not to mention the interiors are falling apart.
To be fair, old rolling stock is a prime contributor to delays and incidents. Have you been on the R46s recently? There's a door malfunction somewhere everyday, and they have to pull the entire train out of service. Not to mention the interiors are falling apart.
If you eat up the bull**** that the MTA peddles. If you really believe that is a prime contributor to delays, then you're part of the circus.
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