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Amtrak launches new Acela trains

Amtrak launches new Acela trains, with higher speeds and elevated amenities

Amtrak will roll out the "NextGen" Acela, a new fleet of sleek trains traveling between Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C. at 160 miles per hour, up from the Acela's current 150 miles per hour.

New York Post · 1d

Amtrak unveils NextGen Acela — ‘premium ride’ trains that can travel at 160 mph

Amtrak’s NextGen Acela is considered a “premium ride” for travelers, offering free high-speed Wi-Fi, individual USB ports, power outlets and reading lights. Fares for one-way business class service between Washington and New York on Friday, Aug. 29, ran $498 per traveler, according to Amtrak’s booking website.

The Advocate · 3d

How fast will Amtrak's new NextGen Acela 160 mph train really go in Connecticut?

When Amtrak announced earlier this month that its new NextGen Acela train would debut with stops on the New Haven Line, officials said the train is capable of speeds as fast as 160 mph.

Now, Trump plans to take control of Washington Union Station

The Associated Press on MSN · 20h

Trump’s transportation secretary takes management of Washington’s Union Station away from Amtrak

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the takeover Wednesday alongside Amtrak President Roger Harris at Washington’s main transportation hub during the launch of an updated version of the rail service’s Acela train. The federal government owns Union Station, which is near the Capitol.

The Christian Index · 1d

Federal government is taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak

The federal government is taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the takeover alongside Amtrak President Roger Harris at Union Station on Wednesday for the launch of the NextGen Acela,

USA Today · 23h

Trump extends control over DC by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak

Duffy said the station has “fallen into disrepair” when it should be a “point of pride” for the District of Columbia.

StyleBlueprint on MSN9d

All Aboard Amtrak’s Newest Southern Route!

Amtrak's new "Mardi Gras Service" route just launched across the Gulf Coast, selling out seats and creating buzz. Here's what ...

TheTravel on MSN2d

In This Small Montana Town, Amtrak Is The Only Transportation

The only Amtrak route that runs through Havre is the Empire Builder. Known as one of the most beautiful train routes in the ...

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