was supposed to be a second option order of the R68. However, due to poor performance from the R68 cars produced by Westinghouse-Amrail, along with other issues, the MTA gave the order to Kawasaki, with an offer of $958,000 per car versus Westinghouse-Amrail's offer of $1,012,200 per car. Replacement The R68As are scheduled to remain in service until at least 2025–30. In 2010, the MTA proposed mid-life technological upgrades for the R68As, including LED destination signs and automated announcements. See also R68 (New York City Subway car), the first order 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 - R68A page information Train-related introductions in 1988 New York City Subway rolling stock Kawasaki multiple units