Amtrak’s long-awaited NextGen Acela trains debut this week with faster top speeds, upgraded seating, improved accessibility and modern amenities.

The future of train travel on the Northeast Corridor is here, but just how much of an improvement is it? CNN’s Alexandra Skores goes on board the train’s maiden voyage and shows us if it’s the revolution Amtrak is hoping for.

I saved about 30 minutes by taking the Acela, an Amtrak express train on the East Coast with only business and first-class seating.

Amtrak's NextGen Acela service is set to launch on August 28th, connecting Boston and Washington, D.C., with high-speed trains. These trains, identifiable via the Amtrak app, offer enhanced amenities like 5G WiFi and increased seating capacity.

Amtrak has launched a new 'Nextgen Acela' service on the Northeast Corridor, bringing trains that hit up to 160 mph to commuters along the east coast.

Amtrak is celebrating the launch of its NextGen Acela with its first day of revenue service at Washington Union Station.

Marking the first rail service along the Gulf Coast since Hurricane Katrina, this twice daily service runs between New Orleans and Mobile with stops along the way.

Speaking of lengthy trips, travel between Canada and the United States has taken a rocky turn due to boycotts. However, there are still U.S. and Canada collaborations riders are desperate for, like being able to redeem points between VIA Rail and Amtrak. Additionally, service between Canada and the U.S. has been viewed as extremely underrated.