Photo: Marc A. Hermann/MTA
(Staten Island, NY) — The entire Staten Island railway fleet has new and improved subway cars. New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow says the previous cars were installed in 1973 and the new R2-11 cars include pre-installed security cameras, more accessible seating, and have doorways that are eight inches wider..
Since the new cars have been on the tracks, the MTA claims the Staten Island Railway has reported an improvement in customer satisfaction.
“We are pleased that, after 50 years, the Staten Island Railway will finally be completely up-to-speed with the rest of the City,” said Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella. “The newer trains are a welcome development for safety, accessibility, and comfort when traveling. We will continue to support and advocate for modernizing our Staten Island Railway and putting our commuters first.”
