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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...

First look inside Amtrak’s new Acela, featuring modern seating, faster Wi-Fi

Amtrak’s long-awaited NextGen Acela trains debut this week with faster top speeds, upgraded seating, improved accessibility and modern amenities.
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New Coast-To-Coast Train That Replaces Existing Amtrak Routes Set To Become America’s 250th Birthday Attraction

A privately funded train route between Los Angeles and New York City, in less than 72 hours, could begin as early as next year ...