The upgraded high-speed train will connect major cities like Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.The new trains offer 27% more seats per departure, along with expanded weekday and weekend schedules.

Amtrak is gearing up to launch its new NextGen Acela fleet, which promises to revolutionize train travel on the Northeast Corridor. Starting Thursday, August 28, the first of 28 new trains will begin service,

“NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it’s an evolution of travel,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “In just a few weeks, history will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as we launch a new standard for American train travel.”