Kawasaki Railcar Manufacturing held a ceremony in New York State, commemorating the 5,000th railcar in the country.

76 percent of the railcars, or about 3,800 of them, connect subway stations in New York and the suburbs.

Wide doors and digital displays for smooth boarding and exiting are some features of the firm’s subway railcars.

Murao Hiroshi, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kawasaki Railcar Manufacturing / Especially in New York, there is a demand for public transportation. We see opportunities for growth in the North American market and in the New York area.

The share of Kawasaki’s railcars used for the New York City subway is expected to reach 50% in the future.