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Amtrak Rolling Out New High-Speed Trains

Amtrak's new high-speed Acela trains are coming soon to Boston, New York, D.C. and the Northeast Corridor
Amtrak's new high-speed NextGen Acela trains will soon begin operating between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C.
Amtrak Rolling Out New High-Speed Trains: What Northeast Travelers Should Know
New high-speed trains are about to be available for travelers along the Northeast Corridor. Amtrak will launch five NextGen Acela trains on Thursday, Aug. 28. The upgraded high-speed train will connect major cities like Boston,
Amtrak’s High-Speed NextGen Acela Ready To Roll
“NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it’s an evolution of travel,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “In just a few weeks, history will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as we launch a new standard for American train travel.”
Amtrak to debut faster Acela trains with more seats and amenities along the Northeast Corridor
The NextGen Acela fleet will boast new amenities and a smoother, faster ride, reaching top speeds of 160 mph — 10 mph faster than the old system's max. The first five trains will hit the tracks Thursday, Aug. 28, but Amtrak plans to add 28 new vehicles over the next two years.
Amtrak NextGen Acela trains will debut August 28
Amtrak is gearing up to launch its new NextGen Acela fleet, which promises to revolutionize train travel on the Northeast Corridor. Starting Thursday, August 28, the first of 28 new trains will begin service,
Amtrak to debut NextGen Acela to Northeast Corridor service
(WJAR) — Amtrak announced it will be launching a new high-speed train to its Northeast Corridor service this month. The NextGen Acela will begin traveling between Washington and Boston on Aug. 28. According to officials, the new train will have 27% more seats per departure and expand weekday and weekend service.
Amtrak’s new Acela trains hit the rails Aug. 28
Bigger, faster Acela trains on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor between D.C., Philadelphia, New York, and Boston will make their debut on August 28.
Amtrak to debut new, faster Acela trains along Northeast Corridor at end of August
The new Acela can reach a maximum speed of 160 miles per hour. That's 10 miles per hour faster than the current fleet.
Amtrak’s new high-speed NextGen Acela trains to debut this month
Travelers can experience the new ride Aug. 28. The post Amtrak’s new high-speed NextGen Acela trains to debut this month appeared first on Boston.com.
The new NextGen Acela trains promise faster travel and more seats – but arrive as US rail faces an uncertain future
The effects of the Northeast’s post-pandemic passenger surge are nowhere more visible than the Philadelphia rail yard where Biden spoke four years ago. Amtrak is constructing a
Faster NextGen Acela Trains Are Coming to the U.S. at the Worst Time
Among them was a prototype of NextGen Acela, a sleek machine engineered to deliver the fastest passenger service in American history. On Aug. 28, 2025, NextGen will finally hit the rails, after years of delays.

Amtrak’s Fastest Train Is Launching This Month on the East Coast

A new era of high-speed rail is coming to cities throughout the Northeast with the debut of Amtrak’s NextGen Acela trains.

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Amtrak Announces Start Date for Next Generation Acela Service After Prolonged Delays

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