Travelers can experience the new ride Aug. 28. The post Amtrak’s new high-speed NextGen Acela trains to debut this month ...

Amtrak is gearing up to launch its new NextGen Acela fleet, which promises to revolutionize train travel on the Northeast ...

“NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it’s an evolution of travel,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “In just a few ...

NextGen is faster than the original Acela but will not set any world speed records. Its top velocity of 160 mph falls short ...

Amtrak's first NextGen Acela trains officially enter service this month along the Northeast Corridor, marking the first major ...

The NextGen Acela will offer smoother rides, better seating, and elevated onboard dining between Boston and Washington, D.C.

Amtrak first introduced its Acela product in 2000. The NextGen trains were outlooked to enter service in 2022, but ...

The United States' fastest passenger train is finally ready to roll. On August 28, 2025, Amtrak will launch the long-awaited ...

The “NextGen Acela” is a key part of Amtrak’s plan to broadly modernize its fleet. This plan also includes the new “Amtrak ...

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

Amtrak’s NextGen Acela, the nation’s latest high-speed rail service, will begin carrying passengers between Boston and Washington, DC.

The new trains feature 27 percent more seats and more daily departures, Amtrak said. They will have a top speed of 160 miles ...