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. It was built by Bombardier Transportation in La Pocatière, Quebec, Canada and Barre, Vermont, U.S. with final assembly performed at Plattsburgh, New York, from 1999 to 2003. [6]

The Bombardier R-142 cars were delivered by train from their facility in Plattsburgh, New York, via Oak Point Yard in the Bronx. They are towed over the Hell Gate Bridge and onto the Bay Ridge branch of the LIRR, where there is a connection to the IRT Livonia Avenue line in Linden Yard.

The R142A is the second order of new technology cars (NTTs) for the A Division of the New York City Subway. [8] These cars were built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan and Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. with final assembly performed at Yonkers, New York.

New Technology Train (NTT) [1][2][3] is the collective term for the modern passenger fleet of the New York City Subway that has entered service since the turn of the 21st century. This includes the current R142, R142A, R143, R160, R179, R188 and R211 models, along with the planned R262 and R268 models.

Now, CP Rail delivers R142s from Plattsburgh to Fresh Pond Yard, interchange with CSX at Oak Point Yard is no longer done. Some cars moved to 207th St. Yard on 12/20/1999.

2018年3月21日 · Preliminary confirmed plans call for the conversion of 220 R142A’s to the new R188 standard. At this time this is only for the R142A. Many would like to know if and when the R142 will come into the fold.

The R142 and R142A are a type of subway car built by Bombardier Transportation and Kawasaki Rail Car, respectively, for the New York City Subway. They were built and delivered from 1999 to 2003, and were the first in a series of New Technology Trains for the MTA.

2023年4月16日 · Considering that the bulk of the R142/R142A fleet is already at its midlife (crazy to think that), will there be any refurbishments or upgrades done to them? I think the Kawasaki built R142A's especially would need a serious overhaul. The jerking makes ride quality awful and the interiors are fal...

2000年6月10日 · In July 1997, New York City Transit (NYCT) awarded Bombardier Transportation the order for the design and manufacture of 680 steel wheel/steel rail subway cars. These cars, designated R142, are intended to replace some of the older rolling stock operating the "A" Division of the NYCT Subway.

The R142 and R142A were the first "New Technology Train" production models to enter service on the A Division and on the entire New York City Subway. Both car classes entered service on July 10, 2000. These cars were based off the R110A prototype cars …