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TECHNOLOGYJul 1 · 21:45 UTCAMNY
About ‘D’-arn time: MTA rolls out shiny new R211 trains on the D line, replacing 1980s-era rail cars
The MTA has introduced new R211 trains on the D line, replacing older R68 models from the 1980s. The R211s feature wider doors, digital displays, and improved reliability. The new trains have a significantly higher mean distance between failures compared to the R68s and are part of an ongoing fleet upgrade.