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First Look: Amtrak’s Brand New Acela – Fastest Train in America!

Today, we’re riding the first-ever NextGen Acela on its inaugural journey from Boston to Washington, D.C. This is America’s fastest train, capable of reaching 160 mph on the Northeast Corridor. After ...
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I rode Amtrak's new Acela train, the fastest in the US. The 6 most surprising parts had nothing to do with speed.

Amtrak NextGen Acela is the train line's new fleet serving express stops in the Northeast corridor.Joey Hadden/Business Insider Amtrak launched its new Acela fleet in August. At 160 miles per hour, it ...
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New Amtrak Acela trains debut between Boston, D.C. Will be faster, more reliable Transportation Secretary says.

Victoria D. is a digital producer for CBS Boston. Before joining CBS Boston in 2023, Victoria had already worked in journalism in both New York and Boston for more than 10 years. Julie Hanson is ...
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Amtrak's NextGen Acela, new fastest passenger train, now serving Boston's South Station

TAKES US TO SOUTH STATION TO ACCEPT A VERY SPECIAL WELCOME TO CUSTOMERS TRAVELING OURSELVES. 53A MOMENTOUS DAY FOR TRAIN TRAVEL IN THE NORTHEAST. BEAUTIFUL. VERY EXCITED TO TRY IT OUT. FOR THE FIRST ...
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Traveling from NYC to D.C. on Amtrak's Acela — the fastest trains in the U.S.

The fastest trains in the U.S. are now running along the Northeast Corridor. Amtrak’s new Acela trains can hit 160 miles per hour, but on the busy route between Boston and Washington, D.C., they don’t ...
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I tried the new Acela train from NYC to Philly, and back. Here’s how it really is.

Commuting regularly between New York and Philadelphia is often a drag, largely because of Amtrak and its slow, smelly trains. In the introduction of the NextGen Acela last week, I hoped to find a ...
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I rode Amtrak's new Acela train, the fastest in the US. The 6 most surprising parts had nothing to do with speed.

Amtrak launched its new Acela fleet in August. At 160 miles per hour, it's the fastest US train. Known as the NextGen Acela, the train has two classes — business and first. I recently traveled in both ...