R68A (New York City Subway car)

R68A (New York City Subway car)

Brighton Beach-bound train of R68As leaving Sheepshead Bay
Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Built at Kobe, Japan
Constructed 1988-1989
Number built 200
Number in service 200 (160 in revenue service during rush hours)
Formation Stainless steel with fiberglass end bonnets
Fleet numbers 5001-5200
Capacity 70 (seated)
Operator New York City Subway
Depot(s) Coney Island Yard
Line(s) served
Specifications
Car body construction stainless steel with fiberglass end bonnets
Car length 75 ft (22.9 m)
Width 10 ft (3.0 m)
Height 12.08 ft (3.7 m)
Platform height 3.76 ft (1.1 m)
Doors 8
Maximum speed 55 mph (89 km/h)
Weight 92,720 lb (42,057 kg)
Power supply AdTranz E-Cam Propulsion with Westinghouse 1447J motors
(115 hp (85.7555 kW) on all axles)
Braking system(s) WABCO (dynamic and friction), WABCO tread brake rigging model TBU GR90
Gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

R68A is a class of New York City Subway cars that were built in Kobe, Japan by Kawasaki Rail Car Company.

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History and Description

There were 200 R68A cars built from 1988–89. They first entered into service in April 1988 on the D train. They replaced the last R10s, R27s, and unrebuilt R30s all of which were retired between 1989-1991.

R68As are currently based out of the Coney Island Yard and assigned to the B train. They are scheduled to remain in service until at least 2025 [1] and the MTA is proposing mid-life technological upgrades for the fleet, including LED destination signs and automated announcements.[2]

Differences Between an R68 and R68A

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