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Amtrak Acela ‘NextGen’—Finally!
The first five of Amtrak’s long-awaited, Alstom-built higher-speed trainset, the “NextGen Acela” (but also called “Acela II,” ...
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Amtrak’s fastest train ever will be leaving out of Penn Station later this month
Expect more seats, 5G Wi-Fi and a sleek new look on the Northeast Corridor ...
The New Acela Is Launching Soon, and Here Are 5 New Features to Expect
Amtrak plans to deploy 28 new trains through 2027, starting with five at launch. As the launch date approaches, Amtrak says it will release information about how customers can specifically book the ...
Amtrak NextGen Acela built in Hornell ready for historic launch. Here's when.
"History will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as we launch a new standard for American train travel," Amtrak said.
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Acela upgrade means faster Boston-to-D.C. travel
Amtrak's redesigned NextGen Acela train service is coming later this month to South Station and the rest of the Boston-to-D.C. corridor. Why it matters: The August 28 launch will be an upgrade to the ...
Amtrak's Biggest Upgrade in Decades Announces Start Date After Prolonged Delays
After a prolonged series of delays and missed deadlines, Amtrak has officially set a start date for its fleet of ...