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‘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 ...

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Amtrak’s NextGen Acela, the nation’s latest high-speed rail service, will begin carrying passengers between Boston and Washington, DC.

The new NextGen Acela trains promise faster travel and more seats – but arrive as US rail faces an uncertain future

The French-designed, American-manufactured NextGen arrives years late and in a moment when federally sponsored trains are ...

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The NextGen Acela trains will run with a top speed of 160 mph, out-speeding the current Acela fleet by 10 mph.

The New Acela Is Launching Soon — Here Are 5 Features to Expect

Here are five new features to expect on the NextGen Acela: ...

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, ...