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Jessie Lazarus
Coverage of Jessie Lazarus in the Nexus archive.
- The newest MTA train models are coming to these subway lines
The MTA's newest R211 subway cars are expected to debut on the D line soon, with the N, Q, and W lines following shortly after, as announced by Jessie Lazarus, the chief of the MTA's rolling stock division.
- Smooth ride: MTA upgrades Rockaway Park shuttle trains with new railcars
The MTA has introduced new R211A railcars on the Rockaway Park shuttle line in Queens, replacing the 1970s-era R46 fleet. The upgraded trains feature wider doors, security cameras, improved accessibility, and digital displays, aligning with the MTA's systemwide effort to modernize subway cars.