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Amtrak’s long-awaited new Acela trains are debuting this month, just in time for Labor Day. The NextGen Acela trains will ...
NextGen is faster than the original Acela but will not set any world speed records. Its top velocity of 160 mph falls short ...
Amtrak will debut its new NextGen Acela high-speed trains Aug. 28, offering faster, more comfortable service between ...
The NextGen Acela will offer smoother rides, better seating, and elevated onboard dining between Boston and Washington, D.C.
Is the NextGen Acela ready for prime time?  We shall see. But beware of the PR hype proclaiming NextGen Acela as the savior ...
The new Acela trains were built at Alstom’s facility in Hornell, NY, and are part of Amtrak’s broader fleet modernization ...
Amtrak first introduced its Acela product in 2000. The NextGen trains were outlooked to enter service in 2022, but ...
Amtrak's new high-speed NextGen Acela trains will soon begin operating between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C.
The French-designed, American-manufactured NextGen arrives years late and in a moment when federally sponsored trains are ...
The new Acela has been promised for the last four years. After resolving design and operation issues, Amtrak is now ...
New high-speed trains are about to be available for travelers along the Northeast Corridor.Amtrak will launch five NextGen ...
Amtrak is gearing up to launch its new NextGen Acela fleet, which promises to revolutionize train travel on the Northeast ...