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by: Finn Hoogensen
Posted: Feb 1, 2024 / 01:56 PM EST
Updated: Feb 1, 2024 / 02:02 PM EST
NEW YORK (PIX11) – An open gangway subway train is now in service in New York City, allowing riders to more freely move between cars.
The open gangway subway train does not have doors between its cars. The new R211T cars have rolled out on the C line, running between Washington Heights in Manhattan and East New York in Brooklyn.
“These cars will look familiar from the outside, however, inside is a first. Wider doors help riders get on the train faster, and the hope is these open gangway cars make it easier than ever to find a seat,” NYC Transit President Richard Davey said.
The R211 cars feature 58-inch-wide door openings that are 8 inches wider than standard door openings, officials said.
The new cars feature digital displays that will provide more detailed station information. They also include additional accessible seating.
The introduction of the new open gangway train marks the first time one has operated in the modern history of subways in the United States, according to officials.
The Brooklyn–Manhattan Transit Corporation, a precursor to New York City Transit, ran three-car open gangway segments from 1925 to 1965.
Finn Hoogensen is a digital journalist who has covered local news for more than five years. He has been with PIX11 News since 2022. See more of his work here.
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