R188

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The R188 is a class of New York City Subway cars used primarily on the IRT Flushing Line, notable for supporting Communications-Based Train Control and modernized features.

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R188 canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf New York City Subway rolling stock
electric multiple unit
airConditioning yes
brakeType electro-pneumatic brakes
regenerative braking
carBodyMaterial stainless steel
carHeight 11.89 ft
carLength 51.04 ft
carWidth 8.6 ft
CBTCCompatible true
compatibleWith A Division clearances
controlSystem microprocessor-based control
convertedFrom R142A
designedFor Communications-Based Train Control
designedForPlatform IRT division
designedForSignaling CBTC on Flushing Line
linked to: Flushing Line
division A Division
doorOperation automatic door control
doorsPerSidePerCar 3 pairs
doorWidth 50 in
electrificationSystem 600 V DC third rail
enteredFullServiceOnLine IRT Flushing Line
linked to: Flushing Line
enteredFullServiceYear 2016
family Kawasaki R142A/R188 family
fleetNumberRangeIncludes 7811
7899
7900
7936
interiorInformationSystems LED strip maps
automated announcements
introducedToService 2013
manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries
manufacturerCountry Japan
maximumSpeed 55 mph
network New York City Subway
operator New York City Transit Authority
operatorRegion New York City
orderType converted cars
new-build cars
powerOutputPerMotorCar 150 hp per motor
propulsionType electric traction motors
replacedRollingStock R62A
serviceType passenger service
signageType LED destination signs
trackGauge 1,435 mm standard gauge
usedOnLine IRT Flushing Line
linked to: Flushing Line
usedOnService 7 train
<7> train

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