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A one-way "NextGen Acela" trip from New Haven to Boston on train 2154 starts at $321 on Aug. 29 while a "NextGen Acela" trip ...
Tickets are now on sale to ride Amtrak's new trains that will debut on Aug. 28, traveling between Boston, New York City and Washington D.C.
Is the NextGen Acela ready for prime time?  We shall see. But beware of the PR hype proclaiming NextGen Acela as the savior ...
After years of anticipation and multiple delays, Amtrak has officially announced the launch date for its cutting-edge NextGen ...
Amtrak is now offering tickets on Northeast Corridor trains that will debut the long-delayed NextGen Acela trainsets, and has announced which trains will feature the equipment, as well as highlighting ...
A faster, sleeker, and more spacious way to travel the Northeast Corridor is finally here. Starting August 28, 2025, Amtrak’s NextGen Acela officially enters service, marking the most significant ...
Amtrak will debut its new NextGen Acela high-speed trains Aug. 28, offering faster, more comfortable service between ...
“NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it’s an evolution of travel,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “In just a few ...
The new Acela has been promised for the last four years. After resolving design and operation issues, Amtrak is now ...
NextGen is faster than the original Acela but will not set any world speed records. Its top velocity of 160 mph falls short ...
After years of delays, Amtrak has finally announced the launch date for its brand-new, state-of-the-art Acela trains.
The new trains feature 27 percent more seats and more daily departures, Amtrak said. They will have a top speed of 160 miles ...