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    What's the fastest an MTA train will go with passengers on board in New York City?

    Question #107791. Asked by redsoxfan325. (Aug 07 09 9:26 PM)


    star_gazer

    		This site contains much detailed info of the MTA train; however, I was unable to find the fastest speeds.

    http://www.mta.info/nyct/facts/ffsubway.htm#top

    Aug 09 09, 2:32 AM
    gonnzo

    		I can't find a documented answer regarding passenger service but:

    "The R44 also set the world speed record for a subway car. On January 31, 1972, a consist reached a speed of 87.75 mph(141.2 km/hr) on the Long Island Rail Road's main line between Woodside and Jamaica. With two motors per car disabled, the train still reached 77 mph. The cars were capable of even higher speeds, but the length of the test track was insufficient to allow further acceleration."

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R44_%28New_York_City_Subway_car%29

    Aug 10 09, 5:11 PM

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