R211T (C) train ride from 42nd Street-PABT to Jay Street-Metrotech

Here is a ride aboard the new Kawasaki R211T, which entered service on the (C) line on 2/1/24 at 11:22 AM, featuring a 10-car mixed consist of a hard shell (4040-44) and soft shell (4050-54), in order to collect data for both consists quicker. These consists got their flags and B-car MTA logos in November 2023 and January 2024, in preparation for their debut in service. They look a little strange on these due to the numbers being in different positions, because of the presence of articulation.
The R211Ts arrived between November 2022 and May 2023, and this was one of two consists to enter service in February on the (C). The other was 4045-49/4055-59 on 2/5/24. They are called R211Ts as they are testing articulated technology. These are the first open-gangway cars in the MTA since the days of the BMT C and D-Types, and other unique BMT equipment. Open gangway, meaning that you can seamlessly pass through all the cars without a separation or obstruction of doors.
In this video, we ride the new R211T (C) train, which was the first one to come when I arrived at 42nd Street-PABT, all the way to Jay Street-Metrotech. We mostly stayed in the hard shell section, 4040-44. This is a segment of a much longer video (50 mins) that I did from 42nd to Euclid, so consider this a prelude to the full video. It is definitely nice seeing the (C) train use 10-car consists.
Taken 2/2/24, on the R211T’s second day in service. Trying to catch this thing in its full beauty, before the elements of NYC degrade it. Also tried to get this video out days ago, but I experienced some mild technical difficulties. Nevertheless, you are free to enjoy it now. Please subscribe and stay blessed!

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Crazy people on the new train already

[@believer5497]

We need more of these gangway cars.
Hopefully, the 2 option order will all be this type...

[@sahbreezyy]

Saulracing: Did just I hear Elmo?

[@sahbreezyy]

Saulracing: And I also heard the theme song of Elmo's World