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York City Transit R143 Subway Cars
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are 212 R143 cars for use in the B Division. These standard-setting
cars expand upon the advanced technological base established during
previous R142A program. Among the technological innovations introduced
in the R142A program, and carried into the R143 cars, are an advanced
monitoring and diagnostics system, an automated announcement system,
a passenger emergency intercom system, computer network-controlled propulsion
and braking system, and lightweight bogie with air-spring secondary
suspension. Ground-breaking new features have also been added to the
R143 cars; including provision for Communication-Based Train Control
(CBTC) and an electronic LED interior information sign system.
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| Train consist:4 car unit (Semi-permanently coupled) | ||
| Control system:3 phase AC traction motor, VVVF IGBT 2 level inverter | ||
| Primary power:600 VDC supplied from third rail | ||
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Dimensions:18,350 mm (L) 2,997 mm (W) 3,665 mm (H) |
