Notes From the Underground: A Look at Subway Cars New and Old

Notes From the Underground: A Look at Subway Cars New and Old

The new-look trains rolling on some of the lettered subway lines offer a glimpse into the fleet of the future.With wider doors, brighter interiors and advanced cameras, the cars known as the R211 class can now be seen on the A, C and G lines. As part of the MTA’s proposed $68.4 billion five-year capital plan, the transit agency wants to buy 1,500 more new cars — replacing a fifth of the entire fleet and aligning with its next wave of signal upgr…