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Travel The U.S. By Train: How Long A Cross-Country Amtrak Trip Will Take, And How Much It Costs

The cost of traveling the U.S. by train depends on how travelers choose to ride. For those sticking with coach class, tickets ...

Amtrak's NextGen Acela trains pull into Penn Station for 1st time

Amtrak's NextGen Acela trains have all sorts of new features to speed up travel time and accommodate today's commuters.

New Amtrak Acela trains debut between Boston, D.C. Will be faster, more reliable Transportation Secretary says.

New Amtrak Acela trains launched along the Northeast Corridor Thursday, servicing cities from Boston to Washington, D.C.

America's Passenger Train Network Is Getting a Reality Check

Numerous train projects are in the crosshairs of the Trump administration, but Amtrak's modernization is speeding ahead.
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Now boarding! Amtrak launches higher speed trains between Boston and D.C.

East Coast travel may get a little quicker. Amtrak debuted a faster new train called "NextGen Acela" Thursday that will be able to hit a top speed of 160mph. Amtrak's original high-speed Acela trains ...

Amtrak's flagship Acela trains get a long-awaited upgrade

The NextGen Acela trains, as Amtrak calls them, are faster and lighter than the current fleet. They're scheduled to start ...