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After years of anticipation and multiple delays, Amtrak has officially announced the launch date for its cutting-edge NextGen ...
Travelers can experience the new ride Aug. 28. The post Amtrak’s new high-speed NextGen Acela trains to debut this month ...
Amtrak is gearing up to launch its new NextGen Acela fleet, which promises to revolutionize train travel on the Northeast ...
“NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it’s an evolution of travel,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “In just a few ...
The NextGen Acela will offer smoother rides, better seating, and elevated onboard dining between Boston and Washington, D.C.
NextGen is faster than the original Acela but will not set any world speed records. Its top velocity of 160 mph falls short ...
The United States' fastest passenger train is finally ready to roll. On August 28, 2025, Amtrak will launch the long-awaited ...
The first five of Amtrak’s long-awaited, Alstom-built higher-speed trainset, the “NextGen Acela” (but also called “Acela II,” ...
The NextGen Acela fleet will boast new amenities and a smoother, faster ride, reaching top speeds of 160 mph — 10 mph faster ...
Amtrak’s NextGen Acela, the nation’s latest high-speed rail service, will begin carrying passengers between Boston and Washington, DC.
Amtrak is gearing up to launch its new NextGen Acela fleet, which promises to revolutionize train travel on the Northeast ...
Amtrak first introduced its Acela product in 2000. The NextGen trains were outlooked to enter service in 2022, but ...