R Train Length Reduction from 10 Cars to 8

planned

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is reportedly implementing a temporary change on the R subway line in New York City, shortening trains from ten cars to eight. This change is due to a track issue causing damage to the usual R160 train cars, leading to a shortage. An eight-car test train using R179 cars was observed, and new platform markers are being installed to accommodate the shorter trains. The MTA has not clarified whether the eight-car trains will supplement or replace the ten-car trains or the specific sections affected.