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Amtrak’s Fastest Train Is Launching This Month on the East Coast

A new era of high-speed rail is coming to cities throughout the Northeast with the debut of Amtrak’s NextGen Acela trains.

Amtrak’s High-Speed NextGen Acela Ready To Roll

“NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it’s an evolution of travel,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “In just a few ...

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

When former President Joe Biden unveiled his US$1.9 trillion infrastructure plan in 2021, he found the perfect place to go ...
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Amtrak to debut faster Acela trains with more seats and amenities along the Northeast Corridor

The NextGen Acela fleet will boast new amenities and a smoother, faster ride, reaching top speeds of 160 mph — 10 mph faster ...

'Better Experience than Anything Americans Have': The Northeast Corridor's New High-Speed Trains Arrive This Month. Here's What to Expect.

The new trains can reach a maximum speed of 160 miles per hour, which is 10 miles per hour faster than the current Acela ...

Amtrak's new high-speed Acela trains are coming soon to Boston, New York, D.C. and the Northeast Corridor

Amtrak's new high-speed NextGen Acela trains will soon begin operating between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C.
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Passenger train service on America’s Northeast Corridor could ... - WHYY

Background The Northeast Corridor carries 750,000 rail passengers per day and is the busiest rail corridor in the country. The Northeast Corridor alone contributes over $3 trillion to the economy each ...
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The US’s busiest rail corridor just got a $16.4B boost - Electrek

The Northeast Corridor runs from Boston to Washington, DC. It’s the most heavily traveled rail corridor in the US in a region representing 20% of the US gross domestic product.