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Amtrak's new high-speed NextGen Acela trains will soon begin operating between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C.
The new Acela can reach a maximum speed of 160 miles per hour. That's 10 miles per hour faster than the current fleet.
NextGen is faster than the original Acela but will not set any world speed records. Its top velocity of 160 mph falls short ...
The new trains can reach a maximum speed of 160 miles per hour, which is 10 miles per hour faster than the current Acela ...
The upgraded high-speed train will connect major cities like Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.The new ...
Amtrak will begin rolling out NextGen Acela trains on August 28, launching five trainsets that will operate on the Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington, D.C. The new trains offer up to 160 ...
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 ...
“NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it’s an evolution of travel,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “In just a few ...
The French-designed, American-manufactured NextGen arrives years late and in a moment when federally sponsored trains are ...
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The NextGen Acela fleet will boast new amenities and a smoother, faster ride, reaching top speeds of 160 mph — 10 mph faster ...
The NextGen Acela high-speed trains are set to begin service on Aug. 28 while Amtrak has also added a new track and platform ...