The technical regulations of New York impose restrictions on the operation of subway trains with intercarriage passages, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

subway trains with intercarriage passages

R211T trains from Kawasaki Rail Car, operating on the A and C lines, do not comply with safety standards.

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NYCT President Richard Davey announced that these trains will be limited to one line due to emergency requirements. Inspection requires a train bypass during braking, but on narrow tunnels, including the A express line, this is impossible, leading specialists to explore pathways between the cars.

It’s important to note that trains with intercarriage passages do not provide an exit from the doors of each car, which is essential for pathway checks in emergencies.

subway trains with intercarriage passages

The $1.44 billion purchase from Kawasaki Rail Car in 2018 included various models of cars; however, non-compliance with technical rules imposes restrictions on their use, raising questions about the safety and efficiency of metro transportation in New York.

Photo: MTA/ Marc A. Hermann

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