NextGen is faster than the original Acela but will not set any world speed records. Its top velocity of 160 mph falls short ...

Amtrak will begin rolling out NextGen Acela trains on August 28, launching five trainsets that will operate on the Northeast ...

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

The “NextGen Acela” is a key part of Amtrak’s plan to broadly modernize its fleet. This plan also includes the new “Amtrak ...

Amtrak's new high-speed NextGen Acela trains will soon begin operating between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C.

Amtrak first introduced its Acela product in 2000. The NextGen trains were outlooked to enter service in 2022, but ...

The new trains feature 27 percent more seats and more daily departures, Amtrak said. They will have a top speed of 160 miles ...

Amtrak announced its new Acela trains will begin revenue service on Aug. 28, with all 28 of the new sets expected to be carrying passengers by the end of 2027.

The NextGen Acela will offer smoother rides, better seating, and elevated onboard dining between Boston and Washington, D.C.

The new Acela trains were built at Alstom’s facility in Hornell, NY, and are part of Amtrak’s broader fleet modernization plan.

After years of anticipation and multiple delays, Amtrak has officially announced the launch date for its cutting-edge NextGen ...

Bigger, faster Acela trains on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor between D.C., Philadelphia, New York, and Boston will make their ...