R211 Next Generation Subway Cars

Gangway cars made their debut on the 1118 168/EUC today.

What is an 1118 168/EUC ?

Head-end View wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 4:23 pm What is an 1118 168/EUC ?

That is the identification for the 11:18 AM 'C' train from 168th St to Euclid Av.

It is also referred to as the 'interval' or 'call letters' depending on the communication.

When used in radio communication the T/O or RCC would say "1118 Charlie 168 to Euclid".

Video of the R211T in action on the C:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31D8KOtRrz0

Looking at this and thinking of the "local only" nature, I have to wonder about putting a door that is off-set in two opposite corners of each car. Just a small one that is locked, large enough for the conductor or operator to slip through to do the inspections.

The issue is that with the open gangways (since they're full width) there's no way to get down to track level between cars without going outside the clearance envelope of the trainset. On a conventional set, the end door of the car can be used to exit above the coupler/drawbar. After that, the conductor/operator can get down to the track while still staying inside the clearances. You would need to have some sort of trap door in the bottom of the car in multiple places to allow someone to do the same thing with open gangways.

Allan wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 4:47 pm When used in radio communication the T/O or RCC would say "1118 Charlie 168 to Euclid".

R211T 1118 Charlie 168 to Euclid if you want to get real picky as per bulletin.

Allan wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 4:47 pm

Head-end View wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 4:23 pm What is an 1118 168/EUC ?

That is the identification for the 11:18 AM 'C' train from 168th St to Euclid Av.

It is also referred to as the 'interval' or 'call letters' depending on the communication.

When used in radio communication the T/O or RCC would say "1118 Charlie 168 to Euclid".

Thanks Allan. I should have realized that. Kind of like in the movie "Pelham 123".

Passengers on the C train are the first to ride the new R211Ts, the MTA's first "open gangway" cars.
From amNY: New ‘open gangway’ R211 subway cars enter service on the C line between Brooklyn & Manhattan