Kawasaki to supply 535 New York Subway cars

MTA put a mock-up of a R211 car on public display last year.

USA: The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority board voted on January 24 to approve the purchase of 535 metro cars from Kawasaki Rail Car Inc for $1·4bn. The contract includes options for up to 1 077 additional cars, which would bring the order value to $3·7bn if they are exercised.

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