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Roger Harris, Amtrak's president, described the "evolution" as "a new standard for American train travel," according to the ...
Train travel is making a major comeback. In this video, come along with us to check out the new high-speed Acela trains that ...
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Amtrak introduces NextGen Acela trains

Amtrak has launched its NextGen Acela service, marking a major update to the Acela service since its initial rollout in ...
Amtrak's NextGen Acela high-speed trains are now racing passengers between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C., hitting top ...
Amtrak’s sparkling new NextGen Acela, touted as the fastest train in the country, was late. Scheduled to depart from the ...
As a frequent rider on Amtrak’s Acela, which connects the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C., New York City, and Boston, I’m happy to announce that high-speed rail travel between ...
Amtrak has unveiled its newest trains. The company said the modern and more sustainable Amtrak Airo will start debuting in 2026 and operate on routes nationwide.
The current trains are limited to 150 miles an hour. [Photo: Amtrak] The caveat: 160 miles an hour is still much slower than high-speed rail in other countries.
This week, Amtrak offered a look at its next generation of trains, which will eventually run in the Northeast Corridor and elsewhere. The trains are still several years away, but here’s what to ...
Amtrak's new Acela trains will begin service on Aug. 28. The rollout of all 28 new trains is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. The new trains offer 27% more seats and higher speeds than ...