"History will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as we launch a new standard for American train travel," Amtrak said.

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

The new trains feature 27 percent more seats and more daily departures, Amtrak said. They will have a top speed of 160 miles per hour, 10 miles per hour faster than the current fleet.

Amtrak is set to launch an enhanced version of its Northeast Corridor high-speed rail Acela service on Aug. 28.

One of many safety features on the new Acela train at Amtrak 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, PA, Monday, May 23, 2022.

Amtrak will officially launch on August 28 the NextGen Acela, its next-generation high-speed train, connecting Washington, ...

Amtrak announced today that the first five Next Generation Acela trainsets will begin operating over its Boston-Washington ...

(WJAR) — Amtrak announced it will be launching a new high-speed train to its Northeast Corridor service this month. The ...

Amtrak President Roger Harris said in a statement, “NextGen Acela is more than a new train – it’s an evolution of travel. In ...

Amtrak on Aug. 28 will debut its "NextGen Acela" trains on the Northeast Corridor, the rail operator announced Thursday.

Amtrak's new NextGen Acela is launching on Aug. 28, updating rides between D.C., New York and Boston. Why it matters: Amtrak ...

A faster, sleeker, and more spacious way to travel the Northeast Corridor is finally here. Starting August 28, 2025, Amtrak’s NextGen Acela officially enters service, marking the most significant ...