R160 (New York City Subway car) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids R160 |
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| In service | 2006-now |
| Family name | NTT (New Technology Train) |
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| Track gauge | 1,435mm |
The R160 is a special type of subway car used in the New York City Subway. These trains are part of the "New Technology Train" (NTT) family. They started running between 2006 and 2010.
These modern trains replaced many older subway cars. They took the place of all R38, R40/A, and R44 cars. They also replaced most R32 and R42 cars.
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What Makes R160 Trains Special?
The R160 trains are very similar to another type of subway car called the R143. However, R160s and R143s cannot run together in the same train.
Flexible Information and Notice Display (FIND) System
One big difference is the FIND system on the R160s. FIND stands for Flexible Information and Notice Display. This system shows passengers information about their journey. It is much more advanced than the old, static LED maps found on the R143s. The FIND system can update information in real-time.
R160 Train Photos
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Inside a refurbished R160 train
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Outside view of an R160 train
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More Images
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The front display on an R160 showing it's a W train
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The FIND system inside an R160 train on the F line
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Driver's area of an R160 train
