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New York Retires Iconic Subway Cars
Wednesday January 1, 2025. 12:45 AM , from Slashdot
The R46's perpendicular seating configuration, designed for comfort during long trips to destinations like Coney Island, encouraged social interaction among passengers, according to New York Transit Museum director Concetta Bencivenga. The new R211 cars will feature longitudinal seating to improve passenger flow and reduce platform waiting times. Currently, 696 of the original 754 R46 cars remain in service. The replacement R211 cars will include security cameras, wider seats, improved signage, and better lighting. Read more of this story at Slashdot.
https://news.slashdot.org/story/24/12/31/2042227/new-york-retires-iconic-subway-cars?utm_source=rss1...
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