The R142 is the first mass-produced model class of the newest generation or new technology (NTT) A Division cars for the New York City Subway. It was built by Bombardier Transportation in La …

Description In 1997, an order was placed for 1,080 new cars for the IRT ("A") division, to be known as contracts R-142 and R-142A. The contracts were let to Bombardier, to build the R-142 contract of …

The R142 and R142A are a type of subway car built by Bombardier Transportation and Kawasaki Rail Car, respectively, for the New York City Subway. They were built and delivered from 1999 to 2003, …

The purpose of this RFI is to identify safe, cost effective, and innovative solutions to retrofit and equip both the existing R142 and R142A rolling stock with on-board CBTC equipment. Proposed solutions …

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Mar 19, 2026 · BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — The largest subway car upgrade in New York City’s history is underway, MTA officials said Thursday as they launched a request for proposals from rail car …

Taken 7/20/25 at 161st Street - Yankee Stadium, 167th Street, 170th Street, and Mt Eden Avenue. Seen here are several 10-car trains of Bombardier R142s making their way along Jerome Avenue on the ...

Mar 27, 2026 · Government Market News | | New York MTA launches $12B subway fleet replacement effort | The MTA has issued an RFP for up to 2,390 subway cars, launching its largest rolling stock …

Mar 19, 2026 · Governor Hochul announced that The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking proposals from rail car manufacturers for its largest subway car contract in history with a …

Nov 1, 2025 · Damaged R142 Cars Transferred On The B Division. On the night of October 31, 2025, MTA NYCT Subway transferred three of the R142 cars that were part of an incident on the 4 Line on …