The new Acela class train at Amtrak 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, PA, Monday, May 23, 2022. Amtrak officials said the new trains should be operational in the fall of 2023. Michelle Tortolani, ...
Five new Amtrak trains will begin rolling out between Washington, DC, New York and Boston at top speeds of 160 mph starting Thursday. The inaugural NextGen Acela ride is taking off from Washington’s ...
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After riding in business class on the original Amtrak Acela train in 2022, I wanted to try booking the same ticket on the brand-new NextGen Acela.
Amtrak is preparing to debut upgraded Acela trains along the Northeast Corridor in late August. The NextGen Acela fleet will boast new amenities and a smoother, faster ride, reaching top speeds of 160 ...
Amtrak's new Acela trains offer modern amenities like improved Wi-Fi, power outlets at every seat and a redesigned cafe car. Accessibility features include restrooms with a 60-inch turning radius and ...
Amtrak has launched its NextGen Acela service, marking a major update to the Acela service since its initial rollout in December 2000. The new service began in Washington, D.C., and Boston, operating ...
The 2021 Federal Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act paid for the new trains. The Amtrak Cascades line serves the I-5 corridor. Amtrak Cascades takes passengers between Eugene and Vancouver, B.C., ...
Amtrak launched its new NextGen Acela high-speed trains capable of 160 mph on Thursday, saying "the future of high-speed rail starts now," but there will be little change in travel times. The first ...