https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R211_(New_York_City_Subway_car)
The R211 is a new technology train (NTT) New York City Subway car being built by Kawasaki Railcar Manufacturing for the B Division and the Staten Island Railway (SIR). They will replace two aging subway car models: all R44 cars on the Staten Island Railway and all R46 subway cars. The order is split into three parts: R211A and R211T cars for the subway and R211S cars for the SIR.

https://new.mta.info/press-release/first-r211-subway-cars-roll-service-line
The MTA announced the introduction of the R211 subway cars, the first new subway car fleet in five years, on the line. The cars feature wider doors, security cameras, digital displays, and additional accessibility features to improve customer experience and service reliability.

https://new.mta.info/press-release/new-r211-cars-unveiled-staten-island-railway-first-new-subway-cars-staten-island-more
The MTA unveiled five of the new R211 subway cars that will be phased into service on the Staten Island Railway in early 2024. The R211 cars feature wider doors, security cameras, digital displays and other amenities to improve customer experience and accessibility.

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-launches-first-open-gangway-train-service-and-announces-1000-subway-cars-now
The first open gangway train in the modern era of subways in the US runs on the C line, featuring wider doors, security cameras, and digital screens. The R211T is part of a larger order of R211A cars, funded by the FTA and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.

https://new.mta.info/press-release/mta-unveils-new-r211-subway-cars
In October 2022, the MTA announced Board approval to order an additional 640 R211 subway cars, bringing the total number of new subway cars to 1,175 within the next two years. This second set of new subway cars is expected to be delivered in early 2025. If testing is successful, there is a second option for an additional 437 cars that could

https://untappedcities.com/2023/02/03/mta-nyc-subway-cars-r211/
The new R211 model subway cars feature wider doors, open gangways, digital signage, and improved security cameras. They will replace older R46s trains on the A and C lines and debut in spring 2023.

https://untappedcities.com/2023/03/13/new-subway-cars-nyc/
Learn about the new R211 subway cars that debuted on the A-line in March 2023. See photos and details of the upgrades, features and amenities of the new cars.

https://abc7ny.com/mta-subway-cars-r211-a-line/12942273/
MTA's new 'R211' style subway trains hit the tracks, the first new fleet of trains in 5 years. Saturday, March 11, 2023. ... Dozens of cameras are spaced throughout the train, which can be

https://www.thecity.nyc/2023/03/10/railfans-flock-first-new-subway-cars-r211/
Railfans flock to the A train to see the new R211 cars, which feature wider doors, security cameras and enhanced lighting. The MTA rolls out the first batch of the 1,175-car order after pandemic-driven delays in production.

https://www.railway-technology.com/projects/mtas-r211-subway-cars-usa/
The base order is for the delivery of three types of R211 subway cars, including 440 standard NYCT (R211A) cars, 20 open-gangway (R211T) cars, and 75 Staten Island Railway (SIR) (R211S) cars. The additional options include 640 cars in the first option and 437 in the second option. The MTA board approved the first option in October 2022.

https://abc7ny.com/mta-new-subway-train-cars-r211/12766913/
MTA hosts 1st ride aboard brand new 'subway car of the future'. Friday, February 3, 2023. The MTA hosted a special preview event, giving reporters a ride aboard its brand new R211 subway cars. N.J

https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/new-yorks-mta-places-first-new-subway-cars-into-service/
NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority's New York City Transit placed its first R211 subway cars into service on Friday, March 10, the first new additions to the New York subway fleet in five years. The Kawasaki-built R211 cars, placed into service on the A Line (8th Avenue Express), are the first in a 535-car order placed in 2018.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5Ss79K1owA
On March 10th, 2023 the R211A subway cars officially started their 30-day test along the (A) line. Here is footage taken from 145th Street in Harlem Manhatta

https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/new-york-open-gangway-subway-cars-make-debut/
NEW YORK — New York City Transit's first R211T open-gangway subway cars entered service on Thursday, operating on the C line between Washington Heights and East New York, following an inaugural ride featuring Gov. Kathy Hochul and Metropolitan Transportation Authority and elected officials. Hochul also announced that 1,000 of the city's subway cars are now equipped with security cameras

https://new.mta.info/press-release/mta-announces-first-of-new-r211-subway-cars-arrive-testing
The R211s are a modern fleet of subway cars with wider doors, digital displays, and other features to improve passenger experience and service. They will begin testing in July 2021 and launch on lettered lines next summer.

https://www.masstransitmag.com/rail/vehicles/press-release/21294790/metropolitan-transportation-authority-ny-mta-mta-unveils-first-r211-open-gateway-subway-trains
In October 2022, the MTA Board approved an additional 640 R211 subway cars, bringing the total number of new subway cars to 1,175 within the next two years. This second set of new subway cars is

https://www.amny.com/transit/open-gangway-r211-subway-cars-c-line/
Lieber, the MTA chair and CEO, expects the R211 debut will be welcomed by long-suffering C train riders. In December, on-time performance for the C was just 69%, ten points below the systemwide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7IUN7gkg60
At long last, the R211 cars have finally entered passenger service. The first 10-cars (known as the R211A), entered service on the (A) line on March 10, 2023

https://www.amny.com/transit/mta-moves-forward-with-new-r211-train-cars-after-yearlong-delay/
MTA contracted with Kawasaki to buy 535 of the cars for $1.4 billion, or just north of $2.6 million apiece, 440 of which will go into the subway, along with 75 for the Staten Island Railway. The

https://secretnyc.co/new-r211-subway-cars-nyc/
The First New R211 Subway Cars Have Officially Rolled Onto The Tracks. The time has finally come for commuters to ride the modern new R211 subway trains, just announced the MTA in a press release — and less than a year away from the "open gangway" style cars. The MTA originally reported that the new R211 subway cars would be delivered to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6liTbgBRko
Take a quick tour of some of the accessibility features of the newest car in our fleet: the R211!We're very excited to start testing these trains on real tra

https://new.mta.info/press-release/mta-votes-order-hundreds-more-cutting-edge-r211-subway-cars
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board's New York City Transit Committee today approved an order for 640 more R211 subway cars, authorizing the full MTA Board to consider the order on Wednesday. The subway cars will be manufactured by Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc., wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Kawasaki Rail Car Manufacturing Co

https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/R211_(New_York_City_Subway_car)
The R211 is a class of New Technology Trains currently being built by Kawasaki Railcar Manufacturing for the B Division on the New York City Subway and the Staten Island Railway. The order consists of three subunits referred to as the R211A, R211T, and the R211S. ... The first R211A train was scheduled to be delivered in July 2020, but was