In March last year, CRRC won the MTA Genius Challenge for proposals to modernize New York City’s subway signal system, bring connectivity to underground tunnels and trains as well as to procure state-of-the-art subway cars.
The Chinese company proposed to invest $50 million to “develop a new subway car for MTA NYC Transit using lighter materials, modular design; and modern train control technology.”
According to the MTA, it hasn’t acquired any CRRC railway product for its subway system. The agency also stated that it has strong safety and security standards.
MTA Chief External Affairs Office Max Young, said, “The MTA has robust, multilayered and vigorously enforced safety and security standards, but we support efforts of government agencies to bolster that work.”
On the other hand, a spokesman for CRRC’s branch in Chicago told the Associated Press (AP) that it is impossible to install a malware into subway cars. He added that CRRC plans to use train parts made by American companies.
