The R62 is a New York City Subway car model built between 1983 and 1985 by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Kobe, Japan, for the A Division. A total of 325 cars were built, originally as single units. When the reliability of the fleet improved, they were converted to five-car sets.

The R62A is a New York City Subway car model built between 1984 and 1987 by Bombardier Transportation for the A Division. The cars were built in La Pocatière, Quebec, with final assembly done in Auburn, New York and Barre, Vermont, under a license from Kawasaki Heavy Industries, manufacturer of the previous R62 order.

On February 3, R-62 car #1624 became the first third-generation IRT car to suffer serious damage when it lost its brakes and collided with an R-22 work car at the Grand Central shuttle stop. This car was repaired and returned to service in the spring of 1988.

All passenger rolling stock made in this time period are New Technology Trains. Car types that currently have CBTC: R143, R160, R179, R188, and R211. Car types that will have CBTC in the future: R142, R142A, R262, and R268. ^ "Datasheet (41-42) from NYCT Revenue & Non-Revenue Car Drawings". ^ "Datasheet (07-10)". ^ "Subway Guide 2000".

4 days ago · The R62 cars on the No. 1 line have been running since the Reagan administration, April 2, 2025. Credit: Jose Martinez/THE CITY; The remaining R68 cars from the mid-80s are in line for retirement if the MTA secures billions in capital funding. Credit: Jose Martinez/THE CITY; The R142 cars on the 2, 4 and 5 lines first went into service in 2000.

The R62 is a New York City Subway car model built between 1983 and 1985 by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Kobe, Japan, for the A Division. A total of 325 cars were built, originally as single units. When the reliability of the fleet improved, they were converted to five-car sets.

The MTA runs different kinds of subway cars, of varying ages and features. Identifying the kind of car you're on can be fun, and can help spot the cars more prone to "hot car" air-conditioner...

The R62 is the first order in New York City Subway rolling stock history not built by a U.S.-based company. R62s are based out of Livonia Yard (3) and run on the 3 line. R62As are based out of 240th St Yard (1), Corona Yard (7) and Livonia Yard (3, 42nd St. S) and run on the aforementioned lines.

Dec 17, 2024 · The MTA recently announced its plans to replace all of its R46, R62/62A and R68/R68A cars with new R211/R211S trains in the new year, as laid out in its 2025/2029 capital plan, titled "The Future...

The R62 is a New York City Subway car model built between 1983 and 1985 by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Kobe, Japan. A total of 325 cars were built, originally as single units, and later converted into five-car sets.