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Amtrak’s stunning new 160 mph trains are finally arriving after a 3-year delay. Here’s what’s inside.

After being pushed back several times, passengers can start riding Amtrak's NextGen Acela trains starting Aug. 28, ...

After years of delays, new Acelas launching on August 28

The trains will operate along the Northeast Corridor and will have faster speeds, upgraded WiFi and more comfortable seats, Amtrak said.
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Amtrak Acela ‘NexGen’—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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Locally made ACELA passenger trains set to hit the tracks soon for AMTRAK

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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 ...

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 ...