MTA Launches Historic 2,390-Car Subway Procurement
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is initiating its largest-ever subway car procurement, seeking proposals for up to 2,390 fresh cars. This significant investment, funded by the MTA’s 2025-2029 Capital Plan, aims to modernize New York City’s subway system and improve service reliability.
Base Order and Potential Expansion
The initial base order comprises 1,140 subway cars to replace the R62 and R62A fleets currently operating on the 1, 3, and 6 lines Governor Hochul Announces MTA Seeking Companies to Build Up to 2,390 Subway Cars. An option exists to expand the order by an additional 1,250 cars, which would replace the R142 and R142A fleets on the 2, 4, and 5 lines Governor Hochul Announces MTA Seeking Companies to Build Up to 2,390 Subway Cars.
Investment and Funding
The project is made possible by Governor Kathy Hochul’s fully funded $68 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan Governor Hochul Announces MTA Seeking Companies to Build Up to 2,390 Subway Cars. This plan represents the largest investment in new subway and railroad cars in the MTA’s history.
New Car Features
The new R262 cars will feature improved reliability, modern communication systems, and enhanced accessibility MTA Launches Historic 2,390-Car Procurement, Signaling Long-Term Transit Investment Across NYC. The MTA is also considering open gangway designs to increase capacity and improve the rider experience Governor Hochul Announces MTA Seeking Companies to Build Up to 2,390 Subway Cars.
Procurement Timeline
Proposals from rail car manufacturers are due in September 2026, with a contract expected by early 2028 MTA Launches Historic 2,390-Car Procurement, Signaling Long-Term Transit Investment Across NYC.
Impact on Transit-Oriented Development
Improved service reliability and capacity along these lines are expected to strengthen residential demand, support higher-density development, and reinforce investor confidence in transit-oriented neighborhoods MTA Launches Historic 2,390-Car Procurement, Signaling Long-Term Transit Investment Across NYC.