The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit is announcing the debut of standard R211A trains on the Rockaway Park Shuttle line, marking the fifth subway line to be served by the new train cars. The new train cars fully replace the R46s, which have been in the system along the line since the mid to late 1970s. The announcement comes as weekend Rockaway Park Shuttle service was extended to provide customers with better connections to the Rockaways this summer.
R211 cars are a critical part of the MTA’s ongoing modernization efforts and feature 58-inch-wide door openings that are eight inches wider than standard door openings on existing cars — designed to speed up boarding and reduce the amount of time trains sit in stations. These models include security cameras, additional accessible seating, digital displays that will provide more detailed station-specific information, and brighter lighting and signage, among other features that improve the customer experience.
R211A subway cars in service on the Rockaway Park Shuttle on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026.
Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St
(Marc A. Hermann / MTA)
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit is announcing the debut of standard R211A trains on the Rockaway Park Shuttle line, marking the fifth subway line to be served by the new train cars.