The R142 is the first mass-produced model class of the newest generation or new technology (NTT) A Division cars for the New York City Subway. It was built by Bombardier Transportation in La Pocatière, Quebec, Canada and Barre, Vermont, U.S. with final assembly performed at Plattsburgh, New York, from 1999 to 2003. [6]

New Lots Avenue bound R142 (4) Train Ride from Woodlawn to New Lots Avenue via Jerome Avenue Local, Lexington Avenue Express, Eastern Pkwy Express and Livoni...

New Technology Train (NTT) [1][2][3] is the collective term for the modern passenger fleet of the New York City Subway that has entered service since the turn of the 21st century. This includes the current R142, R142A, R143, R160, R179, R188 and R211 models, along with the planned R262 and R268 models.

In 1997, an order was placed for 1,080 new cars for the IRT ("A") division, to be known as contracts R-142 and R-142A. The contracts were let to Bombardier, to build the R-142 contract of 680 cars, and to Kawasaki Heavy Industries, to build the R-142A contract of 400 cars.

Seen here is a 10-car train of Bombardier R142s running on the (4) line leaving Fordham Road bound for Crown Heights - Utica Avenue. R142 car #7171 was given an LED side destination sign,...

Nov 25, 2022 · Seen here is a train of R142s operating on the 4 to Utica Avenue arriving & departing from Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center Station. This was taken in 4K/60FPS with my Google Pixel 7 Pro.

Currently, all R142As are maintained at the Jerome Yard and assigned to the 4. [16][17] The R142As feature Bombardier MITRAC propulsion, (originally ADtranz) systems, electronic braking, automatic climate control, electronic strip maps, interior and exterior electronic displays, [18] and an on-board intercom system.

Aug 31, 2023 · A Manhattan-bound train of R142s stopped at 167 Street/River Avenue. R142A #7146 is the lead car.

The R142 and R142A are nearly identical, though in practical use they are incompatible. The most noticeable difference between the two is the sound the propulsion makes, as the R142 contains Alstom motors, while the R142A contains Bombardier motors.

The R142A, along with the R142, are the first and second part of the fourth generation of somewhat similar new technology cars (NTTs) for the A Division of the New York City Subway.[2] These cars were built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan. Along with the R142s, they replaced the Redbird...