The R160A cars are organized in two different configurations, with 372 cars arranged in four-car sets and 630 cars arranged in five-car sets.
In total, 1,662 cars comprise the R160 class, which consists of two models, the 1,002 Alstom-built R160A cars and the 660 Kawasaki-built R160B cars. The biggest difference between the R160 and R143 is the Flexible Information and Notice Display (FIND) system on the R160s in place of static LED maps on the R143s and all A-Division New Technology fleet. The R160s are very similar to the earlier R143s and later R179s. Entering service between 20, they replaced all R38, R40, and NYCT-operated R44 cars, and most R32 and R42 cars. The R160 is a class of New Technology subway cars built for the New York City Subway's B Division. 3.0 mph/s (4.8 km/(h⋅s)) (full service)īo’Bo’+Bo’Bo’+Bo’Bo’+Bo’Bo’+Bo’Bo (5 car sets)ĭynamic braking propulsion system WABCO RT96 tread brake systemĤ ft 8 + 1⁄ 2 in ( 1,435 mm) standard gauge.
