Here’s the latest I can share based on public updates:
- The MTA has been rolling out a major fleet modernization effort under its 2025-29 Capital Plan, including hundreds of new subway cars (notably R211s and R268s) and the pursuit of even larger orders to replace aging stock. This plan aims to improve reliability, capacity, and readiness for CBTC signaling upgrades across multiple divisions.[1][4]
- In March 2026, the MTA released an RFP for a large new subway car order (often referred to as classes like R262), marking the largest rolling-stock procurement in MTA history and signaling a continued push toward a modernized, CBTC-enabled fleet. The process is expected to include proposals due later in 2026, with awards following a competitive selection.[2][3]
- Governor Hochul announced significant investments tied to expanding and upgrading rolling stock, including updates to testing facilities and acceleration of car deliveries under the capital plan, with deliveries anticipated through the late 2020s into 2030s. This includes plans to retire older models (e.g., R68/R68A) as newer cars enter service.[4][1]
- There have been ongoing industry and legal/operational updates surrounding funding, procurement schedules, and implementation of CBTC signaling that affect how and when new cars enter revenue service. Public briefings and press coverage from MTA communications and local outlets in early 2026 emphasized milestones in car orders, testing, and fleet integration.[3][1]
If you want, I can:
- Narrow this to a specific subway line or division (A vs B division) and list the exact car types and expected replacement timelines.
- Pull and summarize the latest official MTA press releases or briefings in a compact timeline.
- Create a quick chart showing planned car orders by year from the 2025-29 Capital Plan and current delivery milestones.