New York City subway riders are trying to keep cool amid the extreme heart, where sweltering temperatures can make it ...

Welcome to Subway 101, a new series in which we attempt to demystify the complex, enormous, and often-frustrating New York City subway system. First up: a guide to NYC Transit’s various subway cars.

The New York City subway system is a marvel to take in, flaws and all, filled with a rich and vibrant history. One of its most intriguing components of its past is the evolution of its subway cars.

The MTA board is poised to buy 80 new "open-gangway" R211T subway cars, part of a larger, 435-car purchase option from train-builder Kawasaki that was delayed by the pause on congestion pricing.

“During routine operations of R211 subway cars in service, New York City Transit crews discovered a faulty gear box in some of the cars,” an MTA spokesperson said in an email.

MTA New York City Transit unveils the first of five new R-211 subway cars at the South Brooklyn Interchange Yard on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Originally Published: July 2, 2021 at 10:06 AM EDT Share ...

So far, the MTA has ordered nearly 1,200 new R211 subway cars — worth an estimated $3.2 billion — that will feature wider doors for speedier boarding, digital displays with more information ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Every subway car in New York City is now equipped with surveillance cameras, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday. Hochul directed the MTA in 2022 to install surveillance cameras ...

After 58 years of service, the Metropolitan Transit Authority has now retired every single one of its remaining “Brightliners” (R-32 subway cars). Known for their shiny corrugated stainless ...