Yisroel R.

Residents near Boro Park were treated to an unusual sight as a massive new MTA subway car made its way through the streets of Sunset Park, traveling on the ground instead of along the city’s familiar subway tracks.

The subway car was transported to the MTA’s railcar facility near Third Avenue and 39th Street, where crews carefully maneuvered it through the surrounding area using specialized rail-moving equipment.

The delivery offered a rare glimpse into how the city’s subway system receives new trains, with the massive car making its way through an industrial section of Brooklyn, far from the underground tunnels and elevated tracks where subway riders typically see them.

The MTA opened its new Railcar Acceptance and Testing Facility in Sunset Park in November 2025. Located near the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, the facility was designed to receive new subway cars delivered by truck, rail, or boat, allowing them to undergo inspections and testing before entering service.

Once the new subway cars arrive, they are inspected, connected to other cars, and put through a series of tests to ensure they are ready for operation. The facility also has a direct connection to the city’s subway tracks, allowing newly approved trains to enter the transit system more efficiently.