NEW YORK (PIX11) — A new facility has opened to test new train cars.
The type of subway car has a lot to do with the quality of the commute.
A new testing and inspection facility has opened in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
Car crews and MTA officials say it will streamline the process and save time when new cars are on track to be in service.
PIX11 News got a tour of the building. Parts of the structure were prefabricated to lower the final cost.
Before new trains run on the regular tracks, cars have to make a first stop for testing and inspections.
Car equipment crews are busy. Hundreds of new cars have arrived and 1500 more are on the way.
Joseph Scarangello is an assistant chief mechanical officer and says working inside allows for safer and better conditions around the clock.
“The cars are our kids, and now we have a new house,” he said.
The new facility centralizes and speeds up the process, says NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow.
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“Different yards, different locations. Now all of that happens here in this facility and saves huge time,” he said.
The Sunset Park facility is close to the waterfront and truck transport area. More will be arriving by barge.
NYC Councilmember Alexa Aviles represents the area and works to keep the waterfront active.
“Get more trucks off the road,” she added.
Older cars need more maintenance. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber talked about older trains with popular orange seats slowing down his commute.
New cars are inspected and also put through a period of track testing before passenger service.
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