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The new NextGen Acela trains promise faster travel and more seats – but arrive as US rail faces an uncertain future
The French-designed, American-manufactured NextGen arrives years late and in a moment when federally sponsored trains are ...
Amtrak Announces Start Date for Next Generation Acela Service After Prolonged Delays
After a prolonged series of delays and missed deadlines, Amtrak has officially set a start date for its fleet of ...
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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The NextGen Acela trains will run with a top speed of 160 mph, out-speeding the current Acela fleet by 10 mph.
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Amtrak Acela ‘NextGen’—Finally!
The first five of Amtrak’s long-awaited, Alstom-built higher-speed trainset, the “NextGen Acela” (but also called “Acela II,” ...
How does Amtrak route from Boston to Washington, DC, compare with other travel options?
Amtrak’s NextGen Acela, the nation’s latest high-speed rail service, will begin carrying passengers between Boston and Washington, DC.
The New Acela Is Launching Soon — Here Are 5 Features to Expect
Here are five new features to expect on the NextGen Acela: ...