R211S testing with doors opening towards the platform + announcements! Exclusive look | MTA SIR

[@tonytins]

I've only ever grown up ridden NYC subway underground. So it's interesting seeing them outside. Reminds me of the LIRR trains now, especially the newer R211s and M9s.

[@stevenroshni1228]

Well this is a "railway"

[@tonytins]

@@stevenroshni1228 I'm aware. It's just that my concepts of a "subway," at least in NYC, are quite literal in this case. XD

[@6TheButcher]

@@tonytins dont listen to this idiot, railways and subways are completely different

[@BeeBee-pl9ly]

​@@tonytins you must live in Manhattan cause it's mostly above ground in the boroughs

[@tonytins]

@@BeeBee-pl9ly Queens, at the time, but we mostly went to Manhattan and such.

[@notmrpopular0099]

Only a matter of time when the R211S enters service now! Last I've heard more R211As have been delivered atm...

[@AtyabNasir]

After many tests the r211 is finally here 😱

[@R160-A-train-official]

its probably in service in sep 18- oct 31

[@Thomas-ep3zl]

I think the r211S will be full service somewhere in the 4th Quarter of 2024.

[@TransitFans]

Yep very soon

[@BeersandSkittles]

That’s like soon

[@KhondakarSadi]

Only half of them will come out in quarter 4. the first quarter in 2025 is when they fully release

[@rvouzs2x]

we’re practically in the 4th quarter

[@Thomas-ep3zl]

I think the 4th Quarter starts October 1st

[@TimsTrainAndBusAdventures]

The r44's will still have a place in my heart!!!

[@Mtaiscool18ds]

Amazing video! Keep up the good work 🔥

[@iO-Sci]

The R211 newest trains it's serene and explored I didn't have any clue Staten Island had a metro, viewing from Seoul, South Korea at this time. R211 최신 열차는 조용하고 탐색적이어서 스태튼 아일랜드에 한국 서울에서 볼 수 있는 지하철이 있는지 전혀 몰랐습니다.

[@R110Atrainliker]

1:29 why is it blurred out?

[@fantherailsbc]

KZbin's auto-blur being stupid, going to fix it.

[@marquel414]

A brand-new set but it already has a flat wheel lol, that's crazy

[@ix.cryo1]

They work, now put it in service!

[@TrainMaster5097]

Each set has to go through testing.

[@TransitFans]

Looks like they are getting close for the 30 day revenue with this testing great video

[@Ronnie-ok2bc]

Hopefully this month.

[@FrederickCAycottJr]

This is all good. But what about reopening the North Shore Staten Island rapid system?

[@Elithical]

Ugh the announcements don’t fit "the next stop is"

[@Noobguy-vj9lk]

fr 😭

[@fantherailsbc]

Pretty sure it's going to be like that for the 211 no matter which line it's running on, only Kathleen Campion will announce that part.

[@SlammySchmidt-s4z]

Fr

[@flower_7044]

It's not even that bad

[@Degree413]

Same with J and Z with R179

[@Aatrixian]

I'm not a big fan of Velina's announcements. I don't mind "the next stop is" from Kathleen, but Sewell's station name announcements are actually kinda cute. 7.5/10 announcements imo. 👏

[@fantherailsbc]

I don't know a single person that likes Velina's station announcements. Her PSA announcements are fine though.

[@rahmel2009]

same, kinda wish one of the original voices had these pre recorded

[@adrienamcbride]

1:58 This is a Great Kills bound (SIR) local train. The next stop is: Jefferson Ave.

[@amazinlion]

Definitely didn’t expect subway car 100 to open on the platform. Like you said, very unsual during testing

[@videonut1988]

New 211 Testing along the SIRT. Finally.

[@aqua2poweros699]

Imagine that one person rushing for the train and accidentally getting in 💀

[@SlammySchmidt-s4z]

I mean they are in service

[@6TheButcher]

@@SlammySchmidt-s4z The S variant is not in service. Theres very big obvious white papers saying R211 “TEST” TRAIN.

[@thatford]

Before they put them in revenue service fix that flat on car 100 😂. Other than that go to go. A friend of mine of over 35 years been living in Staten Island for 25 years and his teenage son who love trains I know can’t wait to board a R211 in the Staten Island Railway.

[@Rakegroup]

Do they do this when it’s early because I saw train testing when it was early

[@fantherailsbc]

@@Rakegroup Early and mid-day on Saturdays only i think is their schedule

[@arielgonzalez5296]

Cool catch

[@AStupidCuban]

When are they coming out bro😭

[@Steadyefi44]

What up Bravo !.keep posting

[@aszaviyovarga1711]

Nice can't wait

[@brayanbarreramtaproductions]

Same

[@aszaviyovarga1711]

@@brayanbarreramtaproductions Cool

[@JBS319]

Flats already?

[@fantherailsbc]

@@JBS319 100-104 have had them for a while unfortunately😂

[@TheUnknown1-i1q]

Hopefully not with 105-109

[@TheUnknown1-i1q]

105-109 has flats rip

[@TheUnknown1-i1q]

Favorite train 😊

[@rajahamza8070]

Nice

[@GabysCake]

Wait are they already testing it

[@arielgonzalez5296]

Yes it is

[@KingofGamingAndTrains456]

Why were they using the platform side?

[@fantherailsbc]

@@KingofGamingAndTrains456 beats me

[@TransitFans]

That the same question I asked someone before since they normally open the door from the side with no platform for burning testing

[@KingofGamingAndTrains456]

@@TransitFans Did they answer your question?

[@Carl-Romero]

It's either intentional or a bug with that car or something done by mistake

[@TransitFans]

@@KingofGamingAndTrains456 nope same boat as you buddy

[@TimsTrainAndBusAdventures]

The announcments ate!!!!!!!!!!!1111

[@brayanbarreramtaproductions]

COOL LOOKS LIKE ITS ACTUALLY IN SERVICE BUT ITS NOT

[@WildWildWeasel]

They seem to have stronger gear to handle the geography of the area they work at.

[@theestallion818]

R44 must be used for a 2 or 3 car consist at night hours late night 😮😮😮😮

[@fantherailsbc]

@@theestallion818 that doesn’t exist

[@LondonGeneral]

NIce

[@Iconic_maya9]

Can i borrow the announcement in 1:60? I’ll credit you

[@fantherailsbc]

Sure thing go ahead

[@Iconic_maya9]

@@fantherailsbcthnx

[@edwardp3502]

Will someone please fix that leaky pipe at St. George! Brand new million-dollar trains already have hard water stains on them. That pipe has been leaking for over 20 years. Fix the goddamn thing already!

[@Ronnie-ok2bc]

Maybe it starts the 30 Day Revenue Service Testing this week?

[@TransitFans]

@@Ronnie-ok2bc I heard somewhere by October or November

[@Ronnie-ok2bc]

@@TransitFans hmmmm ok

[@jjason0408]

@@Ronnie-ok2bcyoooooo Wsg u wanna meet up?

[@Ronnie-ok2bc]

@@jjason0408 hey. Have you heard any updates? I might be able to meet Friday.

[@jjason0408]

@@Ronnie-ok2bc we can meet up tomorrow at Clifton, I will be there at 2:30, I will be wearing a black hoodie

[@GabysCake]

YESSIR

[@imdanumber1]

Idk why, but the 211s seem very out of place for the SIR.

[@josephortiz1990]

R211S Subway Cars On The Staten Island Railway Anyways Already?!:-\

[@arielgonzalez5296]

Correct.

[@josephortiz1990]

@arielgonzalez5296 Okay Then And When Exactly Does This One 1 Go In For Regular Revenue Passenger Service Anyways If I May Ask You The Question About That Ariel Gonzalez Thank You Very Much And You?!:-\

[@Thomas-ep3zl]

The announcements started like 16 days ago

[@TimsTrainAndBusAdventures]

whats a burn in test?

[@Nelson-od9ns]

When it’s going to start to ride a R211 train to Staten Island

[@rosca_de_reyes_777_2.0]

1:58 this is a great kills bound shuttle train the next stop is Jefferson Avenue

[@flower_7044]

local*

[@jesus16789]

That train is new and has a "Flat" wheel

[@fantherailsbc]

@@jesus16789 that set has been on SIRT premises for a while and has had flat wheels for months

[@benjaminsmith2287]

It's time for new trains but these are pretty boring. It's another R143 type of train, just modified. The R44 was such a big surprise and so "deluxe" and different when it came out around 1972. Don't know when the MTA will break the mold with a new design. Not any time soon it seems.

[@TransitFans]

This design looks more like a mixture of the R44 or R46 will R160.

[@MTAFan585]

So the R211S will be using 5 cars instead of the R44s having 4 cars

[@jacquees7219]

Yes because the R211 cars are 60 ft and the R44 was 75 so the 5 cars of the 211 equal out to abt the same amount as 4 cars of the 44

[@MTAFan585]

@@jacquees7219 Got it

[@benjaminsmith2287]

60 vs. 75 feet.

[@rvouzs2x]

what are these announcements 💀

[@SlammySchmidt-s4z]

Fr

[@flower_7044]

At least its not velina mitchell