The 1 train will be getting an upgrade as part of a massive subway car replacement initiative by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Hochul announced March 19 the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking proposals from rail car manufacturers for a contract to replace cars operating on the 1, 3 and 6 lines. The base order covers 1,140 subway cars to replace two models — the R62A, which services the 1 and 6, and the R62, which services the 3.
It is the largest subway car contract in history, according to Hochul’s office. Upgrades are part of the MTA’s $68.4 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan, which looks to rebuild, improve and expand the MTA system…