Local subsidiary to build 378 railcars in the US for delivery through 2030
The R211 built by Kawasaki Heavy is one of the main models it supplies to NYC Transit for use in the city’s subway system. (New York City Transit)
EISAKU NITTA
October 31, 2025 01:05 JST
TOKYO — Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ U.S. railcar subsidiary will be awarded a roughly $1.5 billion contract from the operator of the New York City transit system for 378 new subway cars, Nikkei has learned.