R142 (New York City Subway car) ... 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.

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 680 cars, and …

They were the second mass-produced class of New Technology Trains for the New York City Subway, jointly preceding with the R142. Roughly 600 cars were built in the original contract order until 2004, …

Feb 24, 2026 · With the delivery of the final R142s, NYC transit retired the last of its non-stainless cars, including the famous Redbirds. Designed to travel primarily in 5-car semi-permanently coupled sets, …

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.

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The R142 and R142A models feature electronic brakes, automated climate control, electronic strip maps, automated announcements, and an onboard intercom system.

The R142 is the first new technology train for the system's IRT division and more than 1500 cars are scheduled to be produced. The train features a friendly, instantly recognizable face, which …

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These cars were constructed and delivered in 2004–2005, and by June 2005, all were entered in service.