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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’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.
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.
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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,” ...
Amtrak’s stunning new 160 mph trains are finally arriving after a 3-year delay. Here’s what’s inside.
After being pushed back several times, passengers can start riding Amtrak's NextGen Acela trains starting Aug. 28, ...
The New Acela Is Launching Soon — Here Are 5 Features to Expect
Here are five new features to expect on the NextGen Acela: ...