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	\| name = R188 (New York City Subway car)		\| name = R188 (New York City Subway car)
	\| image = R188 7 train.jpg		\| image = R188 7 train.jpg
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	\| numberconstruction = 462 (102 new cars, 360 conversions)		\| numberconstruction = 462 (102 new cars, 360 conversions)
	\| numberbuilt = 126 (91 new cars, 35 conversions)		\| numberbuilt = 126 (91 new cars, 35 conversions)
			\| numberservice = 33
	\| numberservice = 11<!-- Do NOT change this line until a source is provided saying more cars are in service. Photographed/recorded trains do NOT count as reliable sources. See ]. -->
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	\| refurbishment =		\| refurbishment =
	\| formation = 5-car sets (A-C-B-B-A)<br />6-car sets (A-C-B-B-B-A)		\| formation = 5-car sets (A-C-B-B-A)<br />6-car sets (A-C-B-B-B-A)
	\| fleetnumbers = Conversion Sets: 7211-7590 <br> 7211-7230 (as of November 2013) <br />New Sets: 7811-7898<br/>New "C" Cars: 7899-7936		\| fleetnumbers = Conversion Sets: 7211-7590 <br> 7211-7230 (as of November 2013 not in service) <br />New Sets: 7811-7898<br/>New "C" Cars: 7899-7936
	\| capacity = 176 (A car)<br>188 (B & C cars)		\| capacity = 176 (A car)<br>188 (B & C cars)
	\| operator = ]		\| operator = ]
	\| depots =		\| depots =corona yard
	\| lines = {{NYCS const\|car}}<!-- please ONLY change this line by editing the NYCS const template and ONLY when the source given at the bottom of the article changes -->		\| lines = {{NYCS const\|car}}<!-- please ONLY change this line by editing the NYCS const template and ONLY when the source given at the bottom of the article changes -->
	\| carbody = Stainless steel with fiberglass blind end bonnets		\| carbody = Stainless steel with fiberglass blind end bonnets
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	\| deceleration = {{convert\|2.5\|mph/s\|km/h/s\|abbr=on}}<br> (full service),<br> {{convert\|3.2\|mph/s\|km/h/s\|abbr=on}} (emergency)		\| deceleration = {{convert\|2.5\|mph/s\|km/h/s\|abbr=on}}<br> (full service),<br> {{convert\|3.2\|mph/s\|km/h/s\|abbr=on}} (emergency)
	\| traction = ] MITRAC propulsion system,<br> 3-Phase AC Traction Motors Model 1508C		\| traction = ] MITRAC propulsion system,<br> 3-Phase AC Traction Motors Model 1508C
	\| engine =		\| engine = kawasaki
	\| poweroutput = {{convert\|150\|hp\|kW\|1\|abbr=on}}<br>per motor axle		\| poweroutput = {{convert\|150\|hp\|kW\|1\|abbr=on}}<br>per motor axle
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	On November 9, 2013, the first R188 train, consisting of cars 7811-7821, entered service on the 7 train as part of its 30 day revenue test.<ref>http://new.mta.info/news/2013/11/18/new-subway-cars-being-put-test</ref> After successful completion, it entered revenue service in late December.{{citation needed\|date=February 2014}}		On November 9, 2013, the first R188 train, consisting of cars 7811-7821, entered service on the 7 train as part of its 30 day revenue test.<ref>http://new.mta.info/news/2013/11/18/new-subway-cars-being-put-test</ref> After successful completion, it entered revenue service in late December.{{citation needed\|date=February 2014}}

			Now 3 trains in service on flushing line.
	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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Revision as of 22:16, 12 March 2014

R188 (New York City Subway car)
An R188 train in 7 service at 52nd Street
In service	2013-Present
Manufacturer	Kawasaki Rail Car Company
Built at	Yonkers, NY, USA and Kobe, Hyōgo, JP
Constructed	2011–2015
Entered service	2013-2014
Number under construction	462 (102 new cars, 360 conversions)
Number built	126 (91 new cars, 35 conversions)
Number in service	33
Formation	5-car sets (A-C-B-B-A) 6-car sets (A-C-B-B-B-A)
Fleet numbers	Conversion Sets: 7211-7590 7211-7230 (as of November 2013 not in service) New Sets: 7811-7898 New "C" Cars: 7899-7936
Capacity	176 (A car) 188 (B & C cars)
Operators	New York City Subway
Depots	corona yard
Service(s) assigned	As of June 30, 2024
Specifications
Car body construction	Stainless steel with fiberglass blind end bonnets
Train length	11 car train: 564.63 feet (172.10 m)
Car length	51.33 feet (15.65 m)
Width	8.60 feet (2,621 mm)
Height	11.89 feet (3,624 mm)
Platform height	3.6458 ft (1.11 m)
Doors	6 per car
Maximum speed	55 mph (89 km/h)
Traction system	Bombardier MITRAC propulsion system, 3-Phase AC Traction Motors Model 1508C
Prime mover(s)	kawasaki
Power output	150 hp (111.9 kW) per motor axle
Acceleration	2.5 mph/s (4.0 km/(h⋅s))
Deceleration	2.5 mph/s (4.0 km/(h⋅s)) (full service), 3.2 mph/s (5.1 km/(h⋅s)) (emergency)
Electric system(s)	625 V DC Third rail
Current collector(s)	Contact shoe
Braking system(s)	Dynamic braking propulsion system; tread brake system
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

The R188 is an A Division car for the New York City Subway. The MTA is displacing the R62As from the 7 train with these cars and to automate the IRT Flushing Line. The R188 is part of both the fourth and fifth generation of New York City Subway A Division rolling stock; many fourth-generation R142As are being converted to R188s, along with deliveries of new R188 cars.

Background

The R188 order originally consisted of 186 new cars, as well as 131 converted R142A cars compatible with communication-based train control (CBTC) and an additional 189 R142A conversion kits for MTA, totaling a possible 506 cars, or in other words, 46 11-car trains. Given this number, it can be deduced that 230 of these cars will be arranged in 5-car sets while the remaining 276 cars will be arranged in 6-car sets.

According to the 2010–2014 capital plan, 146 new cars were to be purchased. Of these new cars, 110 cars would go to make up 10 new 11-car trains, while the remaining 36 cars were to be "C" cars that would go to expanding 36 CBTC upgraded R142A 5-car sets (360 existing cars) to 6-car length. The original planned total of 46 11-car trains (506 cars) would still result from this order.

In the latest revision, however, only 103 new cars were to be purchased to form 8 new 11-car trains. Likewise, the number of conversion cars was altered to 370. This change was made with the knowledge that only two growth sets would be needed as opposed to the projected four sets, and thus the MTA and Kawasaki opted to convert two additional R142A train sets in place of manufacturing two new sets. The MTA also decided to have Kawasaki perform all of the conversions at the Yonkers plant instead of 207th Street Shop as part of that contract modification.

History

The R188 contract was awarded in Spring 2010 to Kawasaki Heavy Industries, who won by default since only two manufacturers qualified and Bombardier Transportation opted not to bid on the contract citing the small order and large requirement for engineering resources. The contract was specified at $87,094,272 for the base order, which consisted of 33 cars (23 new cars and 10 conversions), and $384,315,168 for the option order, which consisted of 473 cars (123 new cars, and 350 conversions) for a total price of $471,409,440.

According to the latest update, the MTA expects to have 8 conversion sets in service by the time that the 7 Subway Extension is opened for revenue service. In addition, the breakdown of the trainsets has been disclosed. Operationally, the R188s are coupled as such: A-C-B-B-A+A-B-B-B-C-A; where dashes signify link bars and the addition sign denotes couplers.

The 10 converted R142A cars from the base order (numbers 7211-7220) were completed in December 2011 at Kawasaki's Yonkers facility, and were delivered for testing on the Flushing line in 2012. The 23 new cars from the base order (numbered 7811-7832) were completed in mid-2012, delivered in November 2013, and entered service in December 2013. The new 66 option cars (numbers 7833-7898) were also completed in mid-2012 and are currently being delivered since November 22, 2013, while the remaining 37 new cars and the 370 conversions are scheduled for delivery from the 1st quarter of 2014 through the 4th quarter of 2015.

On November 9, 2013, the first R188 train, consisting of cars 7811-7821, entered service on the 7 train as part of its 30 day revenue test. After successful completion, it entered revenue service in late December.

Now 3 trains in service on flushing line.

Gallery

R188s 7811-7821 testing on the IRT Dyre Avenue Line at Gun Hill Road
R188s 7211-7220 in Corona Yard
R188 Template:NYCS-bull-small train at the 74th Street – Broadway station.

References

"Car Assignments: Cars Required June 30, 2024" (PDF). The Bulletin. 67 (7). Electric Railroaders' Association. July 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
'Subdivision A Car Assignment Effective June 30, 2024'. New York City Transit, Operations Planning. June 30, 2024.
http://www.thejoekorner.com/cars/r34188sol.pdf
Page 92
Archive version of previous link
http://i42.tinypic.com/r2oqb8.jpg Modification to purchase document
http://mta.info/mta/news/books/pdf/120227_1400_CPOC.pdf
http://mta.info/mta/news/books/pdf/100426_1100_Transit.pdf Page 100 (Document), or Page 108 (PDF reader)
http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/10/cbtc-trials-on-new-yorks-flushing-line.html
http://new.mta.info/news/2013/11/18/new-subway-cars-being-put-test

External links

Korman, Joe (December 4, 2017). "IRT Car Assignments". JoeKorNer.
Korman, Joe (November 6, 2016). "New York City Subway Car Fleet June 2010 through November 2016". JoeKorNer.
Kawasaki Press Release (2010)

New York City Subway rolling stock

Current

A Division	R62 R62A NTT R142 R142A R188
B Division / SIR	R44 R46 R68 R68A NTT R143 R160 R179 R211

Future

A Division	R262
B Division	R268

Retired
(R-type)

IRT (A Division)	R12 R14 R15 R17 R21 R22 Redbirds R26 R28 R29/R99 R33 R33S R36 Train of Many Colors
IND / BMT (B Division)	R1–9s R1 R4 R6 R7 R9 R10 R16 Redbirds R27 R30 R32 R38 R40 R42 Train of Many Metals

Retired
(private operators)

IRT (A Division)

Elevated	Manhattan El MUDC
Subway	Composite Gibbs Hi-V Deck Roof Hi-V Hedley Hi-V Steinway Lo-V Flivver Lo-V Standard Lo-V World's Fair Lo-V

BMT (B Division) / SIR

Elevated	BU cars C-type Q-type Queens car
Subway	AB Standard Bluebird Compartment Car D-type Triplex MS Multi-section car SIRT ME-1

Experimental

Work trains

Never built

See also: R-type contracts

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