problems from the manufacturer, the MTA awarded it to Kawasaki. Westinghouse-Amrail offered to have the 200 cars built for $1,012,000 each, while Kawasaki agreed to have them built for $958,000 per car. This order became the R68A. Replacement and equipment tests The R68s are scheduled to remain in service until at least 2025–2030. In 2010, the MTA proposed mid-life technological upgrades for the R68s, including LED destination signs and automated announcements. LED lights were tested on cars 2860–2867. LED lights, door chimes (similar to those on the R142, R142A, and R179), and PA systems were tested on 2892–2895. Public Address and Intercom, LED displays, LCD displays, and CCTV, as well as Train Operator displays, were tested on cars 2844 and 2846. Display screens were tested on cars 2804–2807. LED lights and surveillance cameras were tested on 2792–2795. Each program gave out the date and time, and all retrofitted cars ran on the G. However, none of the displays indicated the next stops along the routes. All the upgrades were later removed, and it is unlikely that further technological improvements will be implemented in the near future. In 2021, car 2860 received a newer LED signage and CCTV system from Suzhou Huaqi Intelligent Technology, but the entire consist was pulled from service on April 22, 2021, due to concerns over Suzhou Huaqi's ties to the Chinese government. See also R68A (New York City Subway car), the second order Notes and references Notes References Further reading Sansone, Gene. Evolution of New York City subways: An illustrated history of New York City's transit cars, 1867-1997. New York Transit Museum Press,New York, 1997 External links nycsubway.org - R68 page information Train-related introductions in 1986 New York City Subway rolling stock