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I rode Amtrak's new Acela train, the fastest in the US. The 6 most surprising parts had nothing to do with speed.

Amtrak NextGen Acela is the train line's new fleet serving express stops in the Northeast corridor.Joey Hadden/Business Insider I had no business in Washington, DC, when I traveled there on a rainy ...
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Faster NextGen Acela Trains Are Coming to the U.S. at the Worst Time

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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Inside Amtrak Acela first class: Is America's fastest train actually worth it?

Acela first class on the DC to New York run is the closest thing to a legitimate premium rail experience that exists in the ...
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I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

I spent six hours and $630 on the fastest train in America. The Amtrak Acela is the express option for travelers in the Northeast with only business and first-class seating. In August 2025, the route ...
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Riding on Acela: Is this the future of American rail?

The original Acela entered service in 2000. The next-generation version took 9 years, billions of dollars, and multiple ...
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Amtrak's newest high-speed Acela makes inaugural ride into Boston's South Station

AND HOW FAST. JENNIFER. WELL, ED AND MARIA. THE TRAIN IS NOW GONE, BUT EARLIER TODAY, THERE WAS QUITE THE FANFARE HERE AT SOUTH STATION. WELCOMING THAT NEXT GENERATION OF TRAIN ON BOARD AMTRAK’S ...
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Amtrak's NextGen Acela, new fastest passenger train, now serving Boston's South Station

TAKES US TO SOUTH STATION TO ACCEPT A VERY SPECIAL WELCOME TO CUSTOMERS TRAVELING OURSELVES. 53A MOMENTOUS DAY FOR TRAIN TRAVEL IN THE NORTHEAST. BEAUTIFUL. VERY EXCITED TO TRY IT OUT. FOR THE FIRST ...
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New Amtrak Acela trains debut between Boston, D.C. Will be faster, more reliable Transportation Secretary says.

Victoria D. is a digital producer for CBS Boston. Before joining CBS Boston in 2023, Victoria had already worked in journalism in both New York and Boston for more than 10 years. Julie Hanson is ...
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Acela's Next Generation of Trains Hit the Tracks: Get a BTS Look!

Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train the United States has ever seen, is making its debut. The new high-speed train offers 5G WiFi, contoured seating, bigger windows, USB ports and more.
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Traveling from NYC to D.C. on Amtrak's Acela — the fastest trains in the U.S.

The fastest trains in the U.S. are now running along the Northeast Corridor. Amtrak’s new Acela trains can hit 160 miles per hour, but on the busy route between Boston and Washington, D.C., they don’t ...
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I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Amtrak NextGen Acela is the fastest train in the US. I booked a business-class ticket from New York City to Washington, DC, ...