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Amtrak’s Fastest Train Is Launching This Month on the East Coast

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

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Amtrak’s NextGen Acela, the nation’s latest high-speed rail service, will begin carrying passengers between Boston and Washington, DC.

Amtrak’s stunning new 160 mph trains are finally arriving after a 3-year delay. Here’s what’s inside.

After being pushed back several times, passengers can start riding Amtrak's NextGen Acela trains starting Aug. 28, ...

Flash flood threat building for I-95 corridor in Northeast to end the workweek

NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center issued a level 3 out of 4 flash flooding risk for major cities in the Mid-Atlantic and ...

Oppressive heat in Northeast as toxic smoke targets I-95 corridor

ABC News’ Sam Champion has the latest on the record temperatures in the Northeast and the unhealthy air quality levels up and ...

After years of delays, new Acelas launching on August 28

The trains will operate along the Northeast Corridor and will have faster speeds, upgraded WiFi and more comfortable seats, Amtrak said.