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Is Amtrak's NextGen Acela High-Speed Train Living Up To The Hype? Here's What Riders Say

Amtrak has launched its new NextGen Acela high-speed train, and with its debut came many promises and lots of hype, but does it meet expectations?
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Amtrak’s high-speed Acela trains make inaugural ride

(NewsNation) — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joined Amtrak President Roger Harris in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday for the launch of the company’s new high-speed NextGen Acela train. The ...
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The new NextGen Acela trains promise faster travel and more seats – but arrive as US rail faces an uncertain future

When former President Joe Biden unveiled his US$1.9 trillion infrastructure plan in 2021, he found the perfect place to go public: Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station rail yard. Over the din of ...
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First look inside Amtrak’s new Acela, featuring modern seating, faster Wi-Fi

Amtrak's new Acela trains are entering passenger service on Aug. 28, and I had a chance to join a preview for journalists ahead of their first regular run. On the trip from New York to New Haven, ...
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The top 10 fastest trains in the world, ranked

Amtrak announced a new, faster line of Acela trains that will begin service starting August 28. The NextGen Acela trains will reach a top speed of 160 mph, surpassing the current fleet by 10 mph. In ...