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Amtrak announces debut date for new Acela trains
Amtrak first introduced its Acela product in 2000. The NextGen trains were outlooked to enter service in 2022, but ...
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, ...
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Amtrak’s NextGen Acela Fleet: A New Era for the Northeast Corridor
Later this month, Amtrak is launching its long-awaited NextGen Acela fleet. What do we know about the new trains for the ...
‘NextGen Acela’ trains to debut in late August, Amtrak announces
The new trains feature 27 percent more seats and more daily departures, Amtrak said. They will have a top speed of 160 miles ...
Today’s audio update: Jersey Shore pizzeria under fire, Amtrak getting new high-speed trains
Hey there New Jersey! Here’s your audio update highlighting controversy at a Wildwood pizzeria and Amtrak’s new high-speed ...
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Amtrak to debut 'NextGen Acela' with more trains, more service
Amtrak is set to launch an enhanced version of its Northeast Corridor high-speed rail Acela service on 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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Amtrak's new Acela trains will soon debut in Philly
Amtrak's redesigned Acela high-speed trains will debut Aug. 28 at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia and the rest of the Boston-to-D.C. corridor. Why it matters: The new trains boast faster speeds, ...