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As Amtrak unveils new Acela trains, high-speed rail eludes Albany  Times Union Amtrak’s new high-speed Acela train a gamechanger for Northeast travelers  CBS News Amtrak is launching its faster NextGen Acela with better amenities after years of delays. Here’s what you need to know  CNBC Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Acela Trains After Years of Delays  Bloomberg.com “All Aboard” – Amtrak NextGen Acela trains debut …

Amtrak’s NextGen Acela high-speed trains are now racing passengers between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C., hitting top speeds of 160 miles per hour.   Leo Friedman and his mother, Phyllis, traveled from New Jersey to D.C. this week just to take the inaugural train north. “Ever since that first video came out, that Amtrak posted about nine years ago, …

Sleeker, Comfier, a Tiny Bit Faster: Riding Amtrak’s New Acela  The New York Times As new Acela rolls into Boston, Trump official hints at federal takeover of South Station to address crime, cleanliness  The Boston Globe Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Acela Trains After Years of Delays  Bloomberg.com Amtrak’s NextGen Acela arrives at Union Station  WJLA Amtrak’s new, high-speed Acela trains make first stops in …

If you’ve ever come back from a vacation in Italy or Japan, you’ve probably been left wondering why on earth the U.S. has not developed better and faster trains. Well, it’s been a long time coming, but we’re finally onboard, no pun intended, with the launch of Amtrak’s NextGen Acela.  With a speed of up to 160 mph, the NextGen …

Amtrak’s NextGen Acela. Courtesy: Amtrak Amtrak rolled out its NextGen Acela trains on Thursday, marking the next phase for the U.S.’s attempt at high-speed rail. Dubbing itself as “America’s only high-speed rail service,” the new trains will run between Washington, D.C., and Boston, with a top speed of 160 mph. It’s an extension of Amtrak’s existing Acela trains, which run …

Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Acela Trains After Years of Delays  Bloomberg As new Acela rolls into Boston, Trump official hints at federal takeover of South Station to address crime, cleanliness  The Boston Globe Amtrak’s flagship Acela trains get a long-awaited upgrade  NPR Amtrak is launching its faster NextGen Acela with better amenities after years of delays. Here’s what you need to know  CNBC Amtrak …

Amtrak’s NextGen Acela trains are set to begin service along the Northeast Corridor on Thursday. Courtesy of Amtrak hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Amtrak NEW YORK — The fastest trains in Amtrak’s fleet are getting even faster. The first of those NextGen Acela trains, as Amtrak calls them, are scheduled to start running on the Northeast Corridor between Boston …

Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Amtrak President Roger Harris hosted the official launch of the NextGen Acela, America’s new, premium high-speed rail service. Five new Amtrak trains will begin rolling out between Washington, D.C., New York and Boston at top speeds of 160 miles per hour starting Thursday. The inaugural NextGen Acela ride is taking off from …

It’s actually happening!! From Amtrak: “All aboard the future of East Coast travel! Starting Thursday, Aug. 28, customers can travel on Amtrak’s NextGen Acela – America’s high-speed train – connecting the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C., New York City, and Boston. 🛤️ This historic launch introduces: More trains: 28 brand-new trains entering service through 2027More seats: 27% more seats per …

Facebook Tweet Email Link Amtrak’s NextGen Acela highspeed trains are set to debut this month after years of delays. New faster Acela trains will begin revenue service on August 28 along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, New York and Boston, Amtrak announced on Thursday. “In just a few weeks, history will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as …