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Amtrak will debut its new NextGen Acela high-speed trains Aug. 28, offering faster, more comfortable service between ...
Amtrak is gearing up to launch its new NextGen Acela fleet, which promises to revolutionize train travel on the Northeast ...
Amtrak's new high-speed NextGen Acela trains will soon begin operating between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C.
“NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it’s an evolution of travel,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “In just a few ...
After years of anticipation and multiple delays, Amtrak has officially announced the launch date for its cutting-edge NextGen ...
A new era of high-speed rail is coming to cities throughout the Northeast with the debut of Amtrak’s NextGen Acela trains.
NextGen is faster than the original Acela but will not set any world speed records. Its top velocity of 160 mph falls short ...
The NextGen Acela will offer smoother rides, better seating, and elevated onboard dining between Boston and Washington, D.C.
The United States' fastest passenger train is finally ready to roll. On August 28, 2025, Amtrak will launch the long-awaited ...
The first five of Amtrak’s long-awaited, Alstom-built higher-speed trainset, the “NextGen Acela” (but also called “Acela II,” ...
The “NextGen Acela” is a key part of Amtrak’s plan to broadly modernize its fleet. This plan also includes the new “Amtrak ...
Amtrak first introduced its Acela product in 2000. The NextGen trains were outlooked to enter service in 2022, but ...