⁴ᴷ⁶⁰ Car Assignment UPDATE: R179s Operating on the M Line!

[@Carl-Romero]

Finally something that isn't an R160 over QBL in years since the R46s left Jamaica. Love to see it

[@r62aguy85]

I would of preferred R143s to run on the M permanently

[@EndIessProductions]

@r62 and why is that

[@r62aguy85]

@ first and foremost it’s one of if not the most reliable NTT in the system has 8 cars which fits the M is CBTC equipped, and It’s a train that’s barley used and only limited to the L train with a select few on the J.

[@InfiniteTransit]

@@r62aguy85 Those Canarsie R143s and R160s have an older system from January 2006 when it was activated the Queens Blvd Lines uses a system from 2020 they aren’t compatible at the moment but I’m sure they’ll make upgrades to the software and equipment soon.

[@CaptainDripp]

Its only been 3 years

[@yaboygrim5244]

R179s looking clean on the (M) ✨✨✨

[@NickMrMet]

It does look strangely shiny

[@jaydenphilbertmunipals9089]

​@@NickMrMetprobably because the M line workers keep their R160's clean.

[@manhattanvillebusdepotguy3302]

Nah this is insane. Now the r179s ran on every East New York train except for the L

[@langstonreese7077]

No i think the r179 ran on the L​@@manhattanvillebusdepotguy3302

[@DistrosProjects]

@@langstonreese7077not the full route as they don’t have Canarsie-compatible CBTC. they have run from broadway junction to rockaway parkway a few late nights afaik

[@manhattanvillebusdepotguy3302]

First the R211As on the C line and now the R179s on the M line. Dang MTA doing us a favor

[@xpdev0]

R179s in QBL?! NO WAY

[@Dondeenie]

Full service too, Awesome catch.

[@brandonayala4274]

R179 makes its debut on the queens blvd line as well 😄😄

[@alexandermcbride2473]

This is great for helpinig improve the MTA's flexibiity when putting in rolling stock in and out of service

[@MasterTransit_MSDWolf8420]

For my experience about M train uses R179, it can makes more sense because M need to be update already.

[@NickMrMet]

Nice video with informative captions and high quality footage! Very interesting seeing the early morning first trips of that train before it got crowded during the rush hour. Kudos!

[@KingofGamingAndTrains456]

We going to Forest Hills with this one 🗣🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ratuldeoun7228]

The “The next stop is” announcements are always slower on the R179 compared to the R160. 😭

[@NorthKoreanComedian]

It was a pointless change

[@zahwavy]

Yup those AAS are trash I don't like em

[@CtRAIN77]

I never liked it

[@farhandoesthings]

Yo these R179’s look sick on the M! I really hope they also go on the G, as the Crosstown Line is CBTC equipped too

[@Reformperson]

That’s a possibility

[@CaptainDripp]

Correction: Crosstown CBTC is still in the works and won’t be fully complete and activated until 2027. The summer shutdown that happened this year (2024) was just to expedite much of the preliminary work needed to continue installing CBTC.

[@farhandoesthings]

@ Ah, thanks for the clarification.

[@fiercingdragon]

Never have I ever thought about seeing R179s on the M line. I’m sure more of those trains are going to migrate on that line and others potentially.

[@BJMediaTransit8516]

I won’t mind the M being R179s as long as the M can still have some R160s.

[@noahnorman6877]

Is this basically like how R143s can end up on the J an Z trains? Because they share the same yard with the M train: East New York.

[@Amiri_Francis]

Unpopular opinion the R179s are overhated. Yes they were lemons but the R46s, R62As and R68s were all lemons too and look at them now.

[@Ian-g8w3v]

First we got r211As on the c line, then we got r179s on the m line. DANG MTA is doing us such a favor

[@r62aguy85]

Now we need R143 C

[@TheHomicide61]

Thats never gonna happen​@r62aguy85

[@Jaec321]

That boy clean 🔥

[@jonathanmaldonado7262]

Do you think the (E) and trains will get to use them. ?

[@MJB5377]

R179s on the IND 6th Avenue Line does not look or sound half bad it actually sounds and looks decent

[@danielwashington8329]

I thought I was crazy walking down myrtle today hearing an R179 M train lmfaoo

[@r62aguy85]

I would of preferred R143s to run on the M permanently. The R143s just fit the M perfectly

[@rigojeftegalo3282]

I would like to see R179 also on the L train maybe it will happen since because R160 can interchange with J, L, M, and Z train we'll see.

[@synacol_werj]

Finally better speakers on the M i couldnt hear a thing on the r160s

[@kirkzevola5004]

Well the M is based out of ENY yard alongside the J, L & Z trains so makes sense that the R179s would eventually make their way to the M line and who knows maybe possibly one day the L line next 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@freshpotatolikesaviation]

The R179 has entered service on the L before, it was during the early days of the R179s, but they were taken out after problems happened and were later relocated, most to the 8th ave lines and some to the Nassau ave lines

[@4cn555]

​@@freshpotatolikesaviation idk where you heard this but the R179s have never been in L service. They've only ever touched the L line to be washed at the canarsie yard but never revenue service

[@freshpotatolikesaviation]

@@4cn555 google it, it ran on the L during its early days of revenue service during a weekend late night

[@slade747]

Got lucky on way home from work today and caught an R179 M train from 47-50th St

[@Ihonestlydek]

I was NOT expecting the M to officially get R179s wow. Just waiting for R143s next lmao

[@eduardososa843]

I’m still waiting for the R179 to operate on the (L).

[@boguette_]

Unfortunately the L uses ancient CBTC.

[@flower_7044]

It's not gonna happen

[@chriscampbell5538]

That’s a no unfortunately

[@CyanTheStrategist]

@@boguette_what is ancient CBTC?

[@therealerroredxd]

this will not happen unless the L’s CBTC system is upgraded

[@subwaymanYT]

This is giving me 2018 vibes of that J to Metropolitan G.O. I've never expected an R179 to run on the M at all.

[@DJHTransport]

That was a great railfanning weekend!!

[@rigojeftegalo3282]

​@DJHTransport I would like to see R179 also on the L train maybe it will happen since because R160 can interchange with J, L, M, and Z train we'll see.

[@Von-lf2dh]

Now for the new system’s assessments

[@anonymous3738]

If the section from Essex St to Myrtle Ave was transformed into a 4-track line, the M could be completely de-interlined from the J and reverted to brown and put the Nassau St Line’s unused northbound tracks to proper use. This would result in the disadvantage of eliminating direct services to Midtown Manhattan, therefore requiring transfers but it would increase train capacity by de-interlining. Just look at the level junction at Myrtle Ave. Even the Williamsburg Bridge is said to be a severe bottleneck due to trains merging.

[@aszaviyovarga1711]

Those are the R179 sets used on the J and Z lines. Now it's assigned to the M along with the J and Z?

[@JonathanChan212]

Imagine R179 M via E line. R179 A/C and Eastern division R179 meet

[@munipalsfanboything]

very big news!!!

[@HayleyKiyokoLineBMT]

Oh my lord!!

[@adrianwitzburg4140]

At least this gives QBL more diversity, I’m tired of seeing only R160’s on QBL for 4 straight years.

[@jjinnyc75]

Tell me about it

[@flower_7044]

Nah word

[@R262SubwayCar1]

Facts

[@FlareGamingTNT]

I SAW ONE EARLIER AT FLUSHING AVENUNE ON MY WAY HOME FROM SCHOOL!!!!

[@Michael_afton698]

YOOO NO WAY

[@waldwickperson]

How does anyone find out about these moves? Is there a Facebook group?

[@NorthKoreanComedian]

We all meet in the tunnels in secrecy

[@mrmta9796]

This is like that Roblox game “Myrtle Ave Lines”

[@NorthKoreanComedian]

We don't play Roblox around here

[@serenityrail]

@@NorthKoreanComedian😂

[@EndIessProductions]

It’s actually the other way around

[@masatonagai8966]

Love that game

[@Minconito]

​@@NorthKoreanComedianspeak for yourself

[@theofficial1train]

It had to happen at some point lol

[@nyctransitrailfan]

Will there be more sets going to the M or just one?

[@NickMrMet]

My guess is that more will go to the M. It only makes sense to combine the R160 and R179 on the J and M lines.

[@nyctransitrailfan]

@@NickMrMetfrom what I read on the transit forums, rumors is that the R160’s that will be displaced from the M will go to the Concourse Line B and D lines not sure if it’s 100% true it’s just rumors for now

[@NickMrMet]

@@nyctransitrailfan I presume that assertions like that made by enthusiasts are not backed up by tangible proof and evidence.

[@RascalTrainz]

Nah. The R160s are staying. Only difference is that now the J, Z and the M now all share the same R160s and R179s.

[@chriscampbell5538]

@@nyctransitrailfanno because the M R160s are an 8 car train not a 10 car

[@jaydenphilbertmunipals9089]

I cant wait to make this.

[@AceTNYC_722]

This is History in the making. Hope to see some R179 action on the (E),(F) and (R). If they allow it of course.

[@Ihonestlydek]

thats highly unlikely it’ll happen, unless R179s from pitkin transfer, then again, Jamaica has too many cars so its quite pointless

[@Reformperson]

@@Ihonestlydekthey can send R160s to Concourse for the D so that Coney Island Yard can use the R68s, they are also expected to get R160s back as well because QBL is getting R211s, as they will be used more then the R68s since they are likely going to be in long term storage until needed. The MTA is doing these to the R68s to keep them running longer

[@Ihonestlydek]

@@Reformperson But why would QBL need 211s when theyre good enough with R160s, it makes no sense. The D doesnt even need R160s to begin with 😭

[@mosquitogzz]

@@Ihonestlydekbecause the r160s being maintained at jamaica are actually starting to show mechanical flaws, the E already lost 7 of their 160s due to that. and with jamaica being such a small yard with the amount of trains it gets, they kinda just stop "maintaining" the trains lol. jamaica might be the first yard to phase out their 160s early due to this imo

[@CR2Creative]

@@mosquitogzzthats a lie Jamaica has been maintaining those R160’s excellent for the past 5 years sounds like you’re still mad about the fleet swap.

[@iwastaken378]

Question is the mta planning on removing all r160s from the m line?

[@gelatin3613]

this is giving flashbacks..

[@nytguy09]

My thoughts came true lmao

[@michaeltherailfan]

I heard they also transferred a 10 car R179 to Jamaica

[@jadenmuniz8817]

Now are they going to switch the 4-car sets of R160s to Nassau Street CBTC and assign all to the J/Z? (not 8313-8376)

[@madisonknight10]

Will the R160s still be on the M

[@TransitFans]

Yes they will have R160 and R179 like the J and Z.

[@leecornwell5632]

The next thing will happen is the R142As back on the Pelham 6 line . The R62As back on the 3 Broadway line . Just like they have one set of R62s on the 1 Broadway line from the 3 line. Property a regular R62 on the Pelham 6 line from the 3 Broadway line.

[@Reformperson]

@@leecornwell5632the 6 would use factory fresh R262s.

[@thesubwaynut]

R179s are officially assigned to the M now?

[@boguette_]

This means that 6 Ave will become fully R160s.

[@NorthKoreanComedian]

what

[@CLBT7437]

No. If anything, only the F will be fully R160s

[@thoseonetrains]

​@@CLBT7437No, most likely a mix of R179s and R211s. R160s are probably going to the A and C as a result.

[@CLBT7437]

@thoseonetrains I doubt that the MTA would do such a pointless rolling stock swap.

[@thoseonetrains]

@CLBT7437 Well it's most likely due to CBTC, which means they have to do something about the B, since not only is QBL getting CBTC, but 8th Avenue is ALSO getting CBTC, and the B/D both use SMEEs as of right now, so more than likely both will get R160s at some point, meaning the N/Q/W will likely get their R160s back but will run with R68s and R68As from the B/D until the R268s inevitably come.

[@rvouzs2x]

myrtle avenue lines on roblox predicted the R179 to be on the M.. yo..

[@keitho.sylvan1137]

Was there on the first trip and a few more trips after that. Somebody set it to V at Wycoff Regardless this was a historic moment

[@DJHTransport]

Cool! You were on that very first trip that left Metropolitan Avenue at 5:15am, towards Forest Hills? Looking forward to seeing your footage! 😃

[@keitho.sylvan1137]

@ it’s already up haha. I was quick to upload it coming from Forrest Hills

[@DJHTransport]

Sweet! Any photos or videos of that very first trip from Metropolitan to Forest Hills that you mentioned you were on? Wonder if you caught that cool announcement at Myrtle Avenue lol

[@Yahawashiking24]

Yes it's true I was there

[@keitho.sylvan1137]

@ I got out of work and got it at 46st Forrest hills bound. It was right there so I got off at Jackson heights and waited for it to come back to 46st

[@RainbowSpinDashIsawesome]

Interesting

[@cubbe8]

When does the Jamaica set enter service

[@danieltransit7677]

Why are R179 running on the M line ? What happened to the R160’s ?

[@TransitFans]

R160 will stay there too

[@geecorona1311]

Well the M is based out of ENY. So this does make sense for them that they can use R179s on the M line

[@tntcreeper6305]

Damn for 2 days in a row I say a R179 signed as an M and I wondered why it was signed or glitched to be an M train

[@jordanperosiel-williams7236]

I hope y'all know this is apart of something much bigger... There are rumors going around that some 8 Car R160s might end up on the G if more R179s enter on the M

[@DJHTransport]

That’s pretty doubtful honestly. There are many rumors flying around, but there is only real upcoming rolling stock plan 😎. Expect some additional interesting changes, but 8 car R160s on the G does not seem to be in the cards for now. 😄

[@euromatrixkung]

Anyways, I was expecting that. :)

[@MylesRobinson-w8h]

Does this mean r143 will also start running on the M like since this is all from the same yard that run on the J, M, and Z ?

[@euromatrixkung]

The R143s CBTC is different from the Queens Boulevard, 8th Avenue, and Culver CBTC. It might not run there because the R143's and the Canarsie are equipped with an Old CBTC.

[@Ian-g8w3v]

WTH?! R179 IN QBL?! NO WAY!!

[@KennethRembertNYC]

The M train to Chambers Street, fool!

[@somecallmeelvis]

Looks like you didn't watch the video carefully 😂

[@euromatrixkung]

R179 looking good on the (M) :) this will what happened, the MTA changes everything everytime. This is what will happened to the (E) (F) and (R) when their car change is going to be just like the (M) did. The (E) (F) and (R) for the R211A. :)

[@AlexanderMontgomery01]

You wish

[@HalenChen-o6g]

lets gooooo

[@Ian-g8w3v]

A car assignment update should be r211a on the E F M and R lines

[@aidankelly5853]

*Insert that MTA mock up picture with the R211 R train*

[@KhondakarSadi]

Rip R160 M train 🟠 you will be missed 🪦

[@thesubwaynut]

there will still be R160s on the M. ENY does not have enough R179s to make up the entire M fleet.

[@Richard-l5q]

​@thesubwaynut this R179 probably came from the C line

[@tfp_4215]

Wowh it happening

[@one5398]

When will it run on the E

[@NorthKoreanComedian]

When the E train is ready for them

[@one5398]

@NorthKoreanComedian the E train been ready

[@Ihonestlydek]

Never, its not even part of the ENY yard

[@Carl-Romero]

It can't run on the E it's an 8-car train

[@NorthKoreanComedian]

@@one5398 It has some growing to do with

[@_.crzzyy._]

i wanna see r179 on the F

[@NorthKoreanComedian]

I saw one on the 3 train the other day chugging along

[@KhondakarSadi]

Is this permanent?

[@brayanbarreramtaproductions]

Lets Goi

[@CtRAIN77]

They should put them on the L line

[@amazing50000]

Why the M? I would think that all of the 4 Car R179s would be assigned to the J & Z lines.

[@EndIessProductions]

Bcuz the mta wanted to that’s why

[@DJHTransport]

It’s more efficient to pool fleets at yards that service multiple lines. The N/Q/W all sharing R46s, R68s, and R68As is a good example.

[@amazing50000]

@DJHTransport Ok got it

[@danielcollado1954]

Put them on the L too. They use the same R143 and R160 as the J.

[@cubbe8]

Is it permanent

[@alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2]

New rare catch r211t c train meeting r179 m train via Six Ave or eighth

[@morganschmitt5370]

With r179s the m line it can be extended to 10 cars instead of 8

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Fat chance of that happening as the M train stations in Brooklyn can only handle 8-car trains.

[@EndIessProductions]

Nope still not happening the platforms on the Nassau lines are too short

[@EndIessProductions]

I hope they extend the platforms tho 😭😭😭

[@Richard-l5q]

​@@EndIessProductions do you think mta has that kind of money?

[@Richard-l5q]

​@@EndIessProductions it won't work

[@FlushinglineGuylol]

Foam lol

[@scottyerkes1867]

Great having the newer R179s on the M line. 👍👍👌👌🚇🚇

[@Ian-g8w3v]

R179s looking clean on the (M) ✨✨✨