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On Thursday, Aug. 28, Amtrak rolls out five of 28 NextGen Acela trains to be added to its Northeast Corridor routes by 2027, ...
A one-way "NextGen Acela" trip from New Haven to Boston on train 2154 starts at $321 on Aug. 29 while a "NextGen Acela" trip ...
Is the NextGen Acela ready for prime time?  We shall see. But beware of the PR hype proclaiming NextGen Acela as the savior ...
Amtrak says its NextGen Acela will have 27 percent more seats per train. The trains also have roomier, “more comfortable” ...
A faster, sleeker, and more spacious way to travel the Northeast Corridor is finally here. Starting August 28, 2025, Amtrak’s NextGen Acela officially enters service, marking the most significant ...
“NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it’s an evolution of travel,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “In just a few ...
The NextGen Acela fleet will boast new amenities and a smoother, faster ride, reaching top speeds of 160 mph — 10 mph faster ...
A new era of high-speed rail is coming to cities throughout the Northeast with the debut of Amtrak’s NextGen Acela trains.
Amtrak will officially launch on August 28 the NextGen Acela, its next-generation high-speed train, connecting Washington, D.C., New York City, and Boston along the Northeast Corridor. This marks a ...
NextGen is faster than the original Acela but will not set any world speed records. Its top velocity of 160 mph falls short ...
Amtrak recently announced that its NextGen Acela high-speed trains, which connect the Northeast Corridor between Washington, ...
Amtrak will debut its new NextGen Acela high-speed trains Aug. 28, offering faster, more comfortable service between ...