The Kawasaki M9 Unicorns is a United States type of Train Sim World electric multiple unit (EMU) railroad car built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad. The M9s are designed to replace the M3/M3A railcars, which were built in the early 1980s. The M9s will also provide additional capacity for the LIRR after the completion of the East Side Access project, which connects Long Island to Manhattan.
| Kawasaki M9 | |
|---|---|
| When they entered service | September 11, 2019 |
| Purpose | Replace the M3/M3A railcars and provide additional capacity for the LIRR |
| Number of cars | 92 were ordered in 2013, with options for up to 584 more |
| Delivery timeline | The last M9 cars were delivered in mid-May 2024 |
| Nickname | Some riders call them “unicorns” because they are relatively scarce among the LIRR’s fleet |
The original delivery timeline for the M9s was delayed by 13 months due to defects found in on-site testing and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manufacturer of Kawasaki M9
Kawasaki
