The NextGen Acela trains will run with a top speed of 160 mph, out-speeding the current Acela fleet by 10 mph.

“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 ...

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Amtrak will debut its long-awaited NextGen Acela service on August 28, ushering in a new era of high-speed rail between Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C. The first five of 28 planned ...

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Amtrak's NextGen Acela trains are set to launch on August 28, offering enhanced amenities and speeds up to 160 mph on the ...

The NextGen Acela fleet will boast new amenities and a smoother, faster ride, reaching top speeds of 160 mph — 10 mph faster ...

The first five of Amtrak’s long-awaited, Alstom-built higher-speed trainset, the “NextGen Acela” (but also called “Acela II,” ...

Other upgrades Amtrak is looking at to its fleet include the upgrading of current train interiors, implementing "more efficient Long Distance locomotives" and debuting the new Amtrak Airo on the ...

Amtrak on Aug. 28 will debut its NextGen Acela trains on the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C., New York City and ...