The newest train model, which was tested in the metro of new York, was a tough first day. It is possible that this model is now generally refuse.
According to the Daily News, citing its own source, the MTA tested on the fly model cars R179 from the canadian company Bombardier.
The first incident with the latest train occurred on line J – station 121st St./Jamaica Ave in Queens.
Emergency brakes failed as the train moved… a blue bucket, which, obviously, someone threw on rails platform. At the next stop in Manhattan, the passengers had to leave the cars.
The failure continued and a few hours later when the train was supposed to be decommissioned.
Display in the office of the engineer showed that in one of the cars doors opened. Later, the staff noted that this was an erroneous message, but the train still sent to the depot.
According to the Daily News, the MTA has paid $ 740 million for 300 cars Montreal company Вombardier.
«The testing process is regular monitoring of the characteristics of the train,» — said the representative of the MTA Shams Tarek. «Friday’s testing will continue.»
