Do they clean NYC subway cars?

The MTA says data actually shows a decrease in soiled cars, but officials acknowledge the mess in the cars is a challenge. “These unsanitary conditions are a challenge for our professional cleaners, who work hard every day to ensure trains and stations are clean for riders,” MTA spokesperson Michael Cortez said.

How much does a NYC train car cost?

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has 26 new subway cars that cost taxpayer about $2 million each.

What is the top speed of a NYC subway train?

New York City Subway

Overview
Track gauge	4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Electrification	600–650 V (DC) third rail; normally 625V
Average speed	17.4 mph (28.0 km/h)
Top speed	55 mph (89 km/h)

Are subway seats dirty?

Just by virtue of being there (and breathing and sneezing and generally being human), riders make the subways pretty gross. A 2016 study by Travelmath estimated that a subway handrail has 900 times more germs than an airplane seat-back table, which is one of the dirtiest parts of an airplane.

How much does a NYC subway car weigh?

R160 (New York City Subway car)

R160
Entry	3.76 ft (1.15 m)
Doors	8 sets of 50-in-wide side doors per car
Maximum speed	55 mph (89 km/h)
Weight	85,200 lb (38,600 kg)

What is the newest subway train in NYC?

R211
R211 (New York City Subway car)

R211
Built at	Lincoln, Nebraska, and Yonkers, New York
Family name	NTT (New Technology Train)
Replaced	All SIR R44s All R46s
Constructed	2019–present

What is the most used subway station in NYC?

Times Sq-42 St
Top 10 busiest subway stations in 2020

Rank	Station/Complex	Ridership
1	Times Sq-42 St	20,341,240
2	Grand Central-42 St	13,162,826
3	34 St-Herald Sq	12,826,841
4	14 St-Union Sq	10,830,712