A new era of high-speed rail is coming to cities throughout the Northeast with the debut of Amtrak’s NextGen Acela trains.

The NextGen Acela trains will run with a top speed of 160 mph, out-speeding the current Acela fleet by 10 mph.

“NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it’s an evolution of travel,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “In just a few ...

Amtrak recently announced that its NextGen Acela high-speed trains, which connect the Northeast Corridor between Washington, ...

Until recently, “Maglev” trains were being considered for passenger service between Washington D.C. and Baltimore and eventually between Washington D.C. and ...

Amtrak will debut its long-awaited NextGen Acela service on August 28, ushering in a new era of high-speed rail between Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C. The first five of 28 planned ...

Here are five new features to expect on the NextGen Acela: ...

Amtrak is set to launch an enhanced version of its Northeast Corridor high-speed rail Acela service on Aug. 28. In what ...

Amtrak's NextGen Acela trains are set to launch on August 28, offering enhanced amenities and speeds up to 160 mph on the ...

The NextGen Acela fleet will boast new amenities and a smoother, faster ride, reaching top speeds of 160 mph — 10 mph faster ...

The first five of Amtrak’s long-awaited, Alstom-built higher-speed trainset, the “NextGen Acela” (but also called “Acela II,” ...