Retirement of MTA's R-42 Subway Cars
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Source: ABC7 Eyewitness News
The MTA's vintage R-42 subway cars, first introduced in 1969 and used extensively across New York City's subway lines, made their final runs and were officially retired. These cars were notable for being the first with air conditioning and were used on two dozen lines, traveling over seven million miles. The retirement marks the end of an era as the MTA plans to modernize its subway fleet.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Tunnel, Automotive
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ABC7 Eyewitness News
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Description | The MTA's vintage R-42 subway cars, first introduced in 1969 and used extensively across New York City's subway lines, made their final runs and were officially retired. These cars were notable for being the first with air conditioning and were used on two dozen lines, traveling over seven million miles. The retirement marks the end of an era as the MTA plans to modernize its subway fleet. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York City |
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Source | ABC7 Eyewitness News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Tunnel, Automotive |
Article published date | 2026-05-31 |
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