R46 series

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The R46 series is a class of New York City Subway rolling stock built in the 1970s for the IND/BMT divisions, known for its stainless-steel bodies and use on various lettered lines.

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R46 series canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf New York City Subway rolling stock
electric multiple unit
bodyMaterial stainless steel
brakeType dynamic brakes
electro-pneumatic brakes
carbodyType stainless-steel carbody
carConfiguration 4-car sets
carLength 75 feet
carWidth 10 feet
city New York City
compatibleWith BMT lettered services
IND lettered services
constructionEnd 1978
constructionStart 1975
country United States
designedFor B Division of New York City Subway
lettered subway lines
designedForPlatformType high-platform operation
division BMT Division
IND Division
doorArrangement multiple side doors per car
doorType sliding side doors
enteredService 1975
enteredServiceDecade 1970s
fleetNumberRange 5482–6200
manufacturer Pullman-Standard
Rockwell International
networkSection B Division
notableFeature 75-foot-long cars
stainless-steel bodies
operator New York City Transit Authority
owner Metropolitan Transportation Authority
powerCollectionMethod third rail
propulsionType electric traction
railwayNetwork New York City Subway
serviceType rapid transit
successor R179 series
R211 series
thirdRailVoltage 600 V DC
trackGauge standard gauge
tractionControl cam control
usedIn passenger transport
usedOn BMT Brighton Line
BMT Broadway Line
BMT Jamaica Line
Coney Island–bound services
IND Eighth Avenue Line
IND Queens Boulevard Line
IND Sixth Avenue Line
Rockaway Line

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