MTA to roll out new subway cars with walk-through design on 1, 3, 6 lines

The Brief

  • The MTA plans to replace over a third of its subway fleet with new cars on multiple lines.
  • The new trains will feature open gangways, improving reliability and reducing service disruptions.
  • Proposals from manufacturers are due by September 2026, with contracts expected by early 2028.

NEW YORK The MTA is moving forward with a major effort to modernize New York City’s aging subway fleet, aiming to replace more than a third of its cars with a new model known as the R262.

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