The R44 is a New York City Subway car model built by the St. Louis Car Company from 1971 to 1973 for the B Division and the Staten Island Railway (SIR). The cars replaced many R1–9 series cars, and all remaining 1925 Standard Steel built SIRTOA ME-1 trains, providing Staten Island with a new fleet of railcars.

See detailed roster below for a table of the original numbers. The R-44 Sets a World Speed Record. On January 31, 1972, the Transit Authority used a consist of R-44 cars to conduct speed trials on the Long Island Railroad's main line tracks between Woodside and Jamaica.

The Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a railroad line in the New York City borough of Staten Island. It is owned by the Staten Island Rapid Transit Operating Authority (SIRTOA), a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and operated by the New York City Transit Authority Department of Subways.

SIRT R-44 train led by car 430 at Jefferson Avenue. Photo by: Zach Summer, July 2010. SIRT, now known as MTA Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a 14 Mile, 21 Station, commuter rail line. Geographic north on the main line is timetable west (vice-versa too).

2022年4月27日 · To support heavy overhaul work on the Staten Island Railway R44, on rare occasions, it is possible to see SIRR R44's running on the NYC Subway System. This video is a look at the movement...

It's a R44. SIR; These cars are 43 years old on average. Built by St. Louis Car Company; entered service 1971-1973. There were 63 cars in service in 2014. Start over

2011年8月20日 · It was the first subway car to feature the now famous bing bong chime, which all cars made after it use. It was also the first subway car to feature the full-width cab. No longer would a train conductor have to switch between cars on a moving train to open/close car doors.

1971-73 St. Louis R44 Car (General Steel Industries) Car №: (SIR) 388-466, (NYCT) 5202-5479. Click Thumbnail To Enlarge Image & See Image Info...

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The R-44s set an official world speed record, for subway trains, of 87.75 mph, with TA personnel noting that the consist was still accelerating as it approached the end of the designated 5.9 mile-long test track.