R262 (New York City Subway car)

R262
Rendering of the proposed R262 on the 5 line
In service2025–2030 (expected)
ReplacedAll R62s and R62As
Number under construction0
(up to 504 proposed)
(1,364 with all options exercised)[1]
Number built0
FormationFive-car sets (planned); Six-car sets (for the 42 Street Shuttle)
OperatorsNew York City Subway
Specifications
Train length5-car train: 255.2 feet (77.8 m)
6-car train: 306.24 feet (93.34 m)
10-car train: 510.4 feet (155.6 m)
Car length51.04 feet (15.56 m)
Doors6 sets of 58 inches (150 cm) wide side doors per car
Electric system(s)Third rail625 V DC
Current collector(s)Contact shoe
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

The R262 is a proposed New Technology Train-series subway car for the New York City Subway. It is expected to replace the current R62 and R62A rolling stock, which are used on the subway's A Division and were built in the mid-1980s.

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