“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.”

The United States' fastest passenger train is finally ready to roll. On August 28, 2025, Amtrak will launch the long-awaited NextGen Acela, s tarting a new era of high-speed rail travel along the heavily trafficked Northeast Corridor, connecting Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C.

After several years of delays, Amtrak is expected to debut its new, redesigned Acela high-speed trains in Philadelphia later this month, writes Mike D’Onofrio